Jobs at Agriseed Co. Nigeria

The Nigeria Seed Production Manager will manage all aspects of maize hybrid seed production within Nigeria including Foundation, Stock and Commercial Seed Production. Suitable candidates should also have experience with other crops like soybeans, sorghum, wheat, barley and other minor crops. Experience in bi-annual production, seed maize harvesting and processing is also required.

Responsibilities
• Prepare, present and monitor the short and long term production plan, working with all departments involved.
• Work in conjunction with related and third party companies to ensure that the annual production plan is implemented and managed.
• Formulate, negotiate and continuously improve production contracts.
• Manage relationship with key stakeholders
• Prepare annual operating budget for the production department activities.
• Report to Company breeders and R& D staff as to the performance effect of genetics from a production standpoint.
• Assume single point accountability for land preparation, planting, general crop husbandry .
• Have thorough understanding and hands-on experience of highly technical matters.
• Examine and implement, where technical adaptations can improve seed production, seed quality and achieve cost savings.
• Supervise fulltime, part-time, and temporary staff assigned to the production function.
• Ensure the safe and secure movement of all products to the final destination.

Qualification and Other Requirements
• A minimum of a Masters Degree in an Agriculture/Crop Production based program with 5-10 years working experience.
• The preferred candidate should not be more than 36 years old
• Certified and active experience relating to maize hybrid seed production including the full management of all annual processes upto the point the crop leaves the processing facility properly treated, graded and packaged.
• Supervisory experience in managing staff, time, and budgets to ensure the full compliance and successful completion of production plan.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally to various growing regions within an doutside Nigeria (as might be required)
•Will be in close contact with pollinating plants, and will oversee the application of Federal and Company approved input chemicals.

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The Head of Sales & Marketing will research and evaluate opportunities in seed marketing (maize, Soybeans, cowpea seed etc.), formulate and implement marketing strategies that will enable the company meet their sales objectives and goals.
He/She must have passion to create a niche for the seed business, create effective demand, establish pricing strategies, identify target audience and determine the best way to reach that audience and manage distribution channels for products.

Responsibilities
• Provide direction and leadership for the sales & Marketing team towards the achievement of sales growth in line with the company's business objectives.
• Develop sales & Marketing plans and strategy that will lead to the acquisition, retention and expansion of Company's Customer base profitably.
• Provide management reports and periodic reviews to senior management on business performance.
• Uphold good customer service at all time.
• Develop and execute the marketing strategies and annual plans to meet agreed company objectives.
• Responsible for the marketing of company products and services to the right market whether B2B (Business to Business (trade members) or B2C(Business to Consumer).
• Provide valuable insights into the positioning of our products based on comprehensive studies, focus groups, competitor analysis and environmental scan.
• Drive Agriseed Co Nigeria brand equity in growth segments and key markets through innovative 360 degrees marketing communication programs; Exhibitions, Advertisements BTL/ATL, Editorials, Instore Brand Activation, POS and product demonstration activities.
• Develop new business opportunities and contribute valuable insights into positioning and well being of our brand.
• Manage all aspects of the Product Life Cycle policy and ensure its effective implementation in Nigeria.

Qualification & Other Requirements
• A minimum of a Masters degree in an Agriculture/Crop Production based program with 5-10 years experience in Sales and MArketing of seeds and related Agric inputs.
• The preferred candidate should not be more th n 36 years old.
• Extensive experience of developing, maintaining and delivering on sales and marketing strategies to meet company objectives.
• A strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work locally and globally with a team of motivated professionals.
• A proven ability to oversee all sales, marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities.