Business Development Executive — Agricultural Produce Job

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Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are hiring a Business Development Executive to grow sales of our farm produce to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and other commercial buyers across Lagos.
• The role mixes desk work with frequent field activity: building new relationships, managing existing accounts, closing sales, and ensuring timely delivery of quality produce.

Key responsibilities

• Build new business relationships and manage existing accounts with restaurants, hotels, caterers, and other agro-allied buyers.
• Drive profitable sales of farm produce and meet agreed revenue targets.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of customers through networking, cold outreach, and marketing efforts.
• Use modern technology (CRM, WhatsApp, email marketing, digital catalogues) to enhance sales and customer service.
• Meet customers on-site to assess needs and recommend suitable products or services.
• Prepare and deliver compelling product presentations and samples.
• Implement approved sales plans and field strategies to achieve targets.
• Attend industry conferences, trade expos, and local events to generate leads.
• Maintain accurate expense records for tracking and reimbursement.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure produce is delivered per customer requests and timelines.
• Confidently represent the quality of our produce and service.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly business development reports.
• Collect customer feedback, analyze issues, and propose solutions to improve satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations; conduct market research to inform sales tactics.
• Handle company and customer information with strict confidentiality.

Skills and qualifications

• HND, or B.Sc Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, Marketing, or related fields
• Prior sales or business development experience in the agro-allied industry is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills; target-oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong analytical and numerical aptitude for pricing and order tracking.
• Basic driving skills and valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with mobile apps, CRM tools, and digital communication platforms.

Salary
N400,000 - N700,000 monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.