Business Development Executive
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Taraba
- Job Field Sales & Business Development 
Job Summary
- The Business Development Executive is responsible for assisting the company in acquiring new customers and developing opportunities to sell additional products or services to existing clients.
Job Requirements:
- HND/BSc in Sales & Marketing or a related field
- Well exposed to B2B and B2C marketing
- Prior experience in flour or baking products is compulsory
- Willingness to travel within assigned locations
- Role is transferable; posting may be anywhere in Nigeria/West Africa based on business needs
Job Responsibilities:
- Day-to-Day Management
- Conduct regular customer visits to drive business development and support ongoing projects
- Handle customer complaints and follow up with technical teams for resolution and product trials
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
- Acquire new customers and expand business with existing ones
- Identify and target key potential customers (industries, factories, catering contractors)
- Promote products and applications to drive market penetration
- Achieve assigned sales targets across products, regions, and key accounts
- Execute and follow up on sales strategies and operational plans
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Support the organization of business meetings, seminars, and engagement activities
- Prepare accurate and timely reports in line with company standards and requirements
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Method of Application
Job Summary
The Sales Manager – Animal Feeds will be responsible for driving sales growth, market penetration, and customer relationships for poultry and fish feed products across Nigeria. The role requires a results-driven professional with deep market knowledge and proven experience in managing feed sales, distributors, and key accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve volume, revenue, and market share targets for poultry and fish feed.
- Manage and grow distributor, dealer, and key farm accounts across assigned regions.
- Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and high-potential customers.
- Build strong relationships with large poultry farms, fish farms, integrators, and commercial producers.
- Lead, coach, and motivate a regional sales team to improve performance and coverage.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing, and customer feedback.
- Coordinate with technical, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely supply and customer satisfaction.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and regular performance reports.
- Support product positioning, demonstrations, and farmer engagement programs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, credit terms, and ethical sales practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in animal science, Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of proven sales experience in animal feeds, with strong exposure to poultry and fish feed.
- Demonstrated success in managing distributor networks and key accounts in Nigeria.
- In-depth understanding of the Nigerian poultry and aquaculture feed markets.
- Experience leading and developing a sales team .
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Sound understanding of feed formulations, farm economics, and customer pain points.
- Strategic thinking with strong execution and follow-through.
- Analytical skills for sales planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
- Willingness to travel extensively within Nigeria.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Company vehicle or travel allowance (as applicable).
- Opportunities for career growth within a growing agribusiness.
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