• Application Deadline:
• Position: Commercial Associate,Export


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Summary

• Core Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Operations: Develop and execute sales strategies for poultry, seafood, and other fresh products, ensuring widespread distribution and growth.


• Supplier & Importer Relations: Manage and cultivate relationships with suppliers and importers to guarantee a consistent supply of high-quality fresh products. Supply Chain Management: Implement and oversee supply chain strategies that maintain product freshness and optimize delivery.


• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all operations comply with both local and international regulations related to the import and sale of fresh products.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Industry Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the fresh products sector, especially poultry and seafood, and understanding of import regulations.


• Project Management- Plan, forecast and manage all Fresh backward integration projects with the team.


• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation skills with experience in managing supplier and importer relationships.


• Analytical Thinking: Ability to use data and analytics for decision-making and strategy formulation.


• Strategic Insight & Customer Centricity: Demonstrate the ability to think long-term and globally, ensuring decisions prioritise customer satisfaction and engagement.


• Ownership & Accountability: Exhibit a strong sense of ownership and accountability, making decisions with the company's long-term interest in mind, and seeing projects through from inception to completion.


• Innovative Problem-Solving: Display inventiveness, simplicity in solutions, and the ability to


• tackle complex challenges with creative problem-solving.


• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Show eagerness to learn new technologies and business models, adapting quickly to changing environments and acquiring new skills to stay ahead.


• Team Leadership & Development: Commitment to hiring, mentoring, and motivating the best talent, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.


• Hands-on Leadership: Willingness to directly engage with field activities and travel across the country to ensure strategy implementation and team alignment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation: Proficiency in utilising advanced analytics to


• generate insights and inform strategy, with a keen eye on market trends and customer behaviour.


• Financial Management & Budgeting: Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximise ROI and drive growth.


• Data Analysis : Proficient in data analysis tools and methodologies to monitor sales performance and market trends.


• Financial Acumen : Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills to oversee departmental budgets effectively.


• CRM Proficiency: Experience with CRM systems to enhance customer relationships and sales tracking.


• Sales Strategy & Execution: Deep understanding of fresh sales strategies and the ability to implement effective sales processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years in leadership roles within the fresh sector, with a proven track record in


• sales management, managing a team of at least 10.


• Proven track record of achieving growth targets.


• Experience in the fresh industry is a must.


• Experience with end-to-end go-to-market strategies is a plus.