Business Development Officer at Winock Solar Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• Winock Agro is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer to accelerate our growth in the agro-commodity trading space.
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in agro commodity trading within Abuja, Lagos, or Eastern Nigeria, and a strong ability to identify market opportunities, secure offtakers, and expand our commercial footprint across key regions.
• This role requires a hands-on professional who can drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, door-to-door sales, and direct engagement with commercial customers such as hotels, restaurants, and other bulk buyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure reliable offtakers for agro commodities across target markets.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow Winock Agro’s market share in Abuja and expand into Lagos and Eastern Nigeria.
• Drive door-to-door sales efforts to onboard new customers and increase product penetration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients including hotels, restaurants, caterers, and food service businesses.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, pricing trends, and competitor activities.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to achieve revenue and profit targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient supply chain coordination and customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance, pipeline, and market insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience in agro commodity trading, preferably within Abuja, Lagos, or Eastern Nigeria.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and managing offtakers.
• Strong experience in door-to-door sales and direct business development.
• Existing network within commercial sectors (hotels, restaurants, food vendors, etc.).
• Ability to drive business expansion into new geographic markets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Good knowledge of the agro supply chain and market dynamics in Nigeria.