General Manager - Agriculture (Nigeria)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Should have detailed understanding of the Agriculture life cycle in African environment.
Developing and implementing an innovative and ambitious Agriculture strategy with a clear focus on scaling up of operations for our Framing Plant Tissue Culture and Bio Fertilizer verticals.
The position will functionally be responsible for identifying and analyzing agricultural requirements in a given geography and providing inputs to respective stakeholders to develop workable business solutions.
Resource mobilisation and relationship management with clients/partners, stakeholders, including securing funding at a global (multi-country) level for Agriculture.
Positioning as a global player in the agriculture sector by strategic tieups with internationally acclaimed organizations / bodies.
Participate in critical event / lab investigations / troubleshooting within Process Development and liaise with Project Management.
Product positioning / demand generation at Dealer distributor level and government orders across geographies.
Marketing and branding plan both at domestic and international level. Showcase our product portfolio at events and conferences
Keeping a track of the competitors product portfolio and its pricing.
Gather and report market intelligence concerning new product development, competitive activities, change in industry personnel, etc.
Monitoring and steering the financial performance of the agriculture verticals (PTC / Bio Fertilizers)
Provide input for the development of annual projections and forecasts for assigned territory using CRM as the primary tool.
Independently completes the full range of advanced activities, in support of Managing Director - To work as a shadow to managing Director.
Will be responsible to travel frequently at different locations to represent MD.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Agrarian science and technology skills
Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
Organization and planning capabilities
Management skills and commercial acumen
Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Sales, Presentation and Training skills.
Physical fitness to work in the farm- stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
Pleasant Personality.