Business Development Specialist/Project Manager - Agric Input/Fertilizer at Aldelia Limited

Job Description

• The specialist will be saddled with the responsibility of driving the commercialization plan for assigned targeted focus crop group ( grains & pulses , processing crops and others) consistent with the mid long term business plans and from clear understanding of markets ( consumer) unmet needs and dynamics.
• To drive commercialization plan for the targeted crop groups ( grains ,pulses ,processing crops and others) come with a plan that will deliver on financial parameters for new businesses in line with strategic business decisions.
• Prepare comprehensive ,realistic action plans based on agreed project methodology for implementation within agreed expectations, timelines and budget and regular reporting / review on progress.
• Responsible to manage the assigned crop agribusiness budget ,it's prudent deployment and ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Will work with other units in determining consumer research objectives ,initiating market research and integrating research findings to product plans.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree (minimum of 2:1) in Agriculture with additional background in Finance, Management, etc.
• Basic agronomy knowledge and farming practices of targeted crop ( practical knowledge a pre- requisite from production and possibly processing aspect )
• Minimum 5 years experience in each value chain and preferably from a processing angle (specialist for grain and pulses, specialist for processing ,project manager for Agric input / fertilizer).