Our client is a global poultry breeding company specializing in high-performance layer genetics and the Senior Salesperson will serve as a pioneer in Nigeria, responsible for building the company’s market presence, driving sales growth, developing strong farmer and distributor relationships, and positioning the company's layer breed as a leading choice in the poultry industry.
Job Responsibilities
1. Sales & Business Development
• Promote and sell the company layer breeds to breeder farmers
• Sustain and accompany Breeder farms to sell commercial layer across Nigerian’s producers
• Develop and implement market entry and expansion strategies aligned with the company's global standards
• Identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential customers and partners.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and revenue objectives.
• Act as the primary field representative and brand ambassador for the brand in Nigeria.
• Collaborate with the management on administrative, performance reporting, and operational matters.
2. Market Research & Development
• Conduct regular market intelligence, research on customer needs, competitor activity, pricing trends, and market dynamics.
• Collect and analyse field data on breed performance, customer feedback, and market requirements.
3. Key Account Management
• Manage and grow relationships with key breeder farmers and strategic customers.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through regular farm visits, follow-ups, and performance reviews.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply terms in line with company policy.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints promptly and professionally.
4. Technical Support & Knowledge
• Provide technical guidance to breeder farmers and layer producers on the brand's breed management, performance optimization, and best practices.
• Support customers with technical knowledge related to breeding, rearing, egg production, bio security, and flock health (in collaboration with technical teams where applicable).
• Conduct farm evaluations and provide recommendations to improve productivity and profitability.
• Liaise with the brand's technical experts when advanced technical intervention is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years proven experience in poultry sales, animal feed sales, or livestock-related commercial roles.
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Experience working with breeder farms or commercial poultry operations is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of poultry production systems, especially layer breeding and egg production.
• Knowledge of poultry genetics, performance indicators, and farm economics.
• Practical field experience interacting with poultry farmers and production managers.
• Understanding of Nigerian poultry market dynamics, distribution channels, and regulatory environment.
• Strong commercial selling and negotiation skills.
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