Job Description

Job Vacancy: Small Scale Agribusiness Manager

This position is responsible for achieving business growth within the small-scale agricultural sector through:

• Team administration/leadership.


• Management of sales & services.


• Establishing and maintaining business partnerships.


• Customer relationship management.


• Third-party re-packers and suppliers.


• Industry and government stakeholders etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Entrenching performance based appraisal of departmental staff in line with their set KPIs and departmental targets.


• Design, implement and review appropriate policies to guide work ethics and maintain best practice within the department.


• Plan and execute tactical sales campaigns to the highest standard, maximizing sales revenue wherever possible.


• Training, coaching and mentoring staff in order to improve performance and cohesion within the department.


• Participating in management meetings, projects and committees as assigned.


• Develop and implement successful sales strategies, marketing/sales plans and forecasts to achieve departmental objectives for products and services to meet the organizations revenue target each financial year.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts and set performance goals accordingly.


• Responsible for all administrative functions within the department i.e. monitoring vehicle utilization, staff work attendance, leave management and all other functions relating to staff management.


• Responsible for product repacking.


• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.


• Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities and adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.


• Building and strengthening business relationships with existing and prospective customers to achieve performance targets.


• Exploring opportunities presented by the market and developing innovative products and solutions that meet customer needs.


• Managing the business portfolio through business development in order to achieve the targeted business.


• Developing departmental budget and business plans to achieve the set company targets.

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture will be an added advantage).


• Member of a relevant professional body.


• Any other staff management skills qualifications.


• At least 5 years’ relevant experience with at least 3 years’ senior managerial experience.


• Agribusiness sector experience.

Additional skills

• Leadership and people management skills.


• Organization skills.


• Interpersonal and Communication skills.


• Extensive knowledge on Microsoft Excel.


• Good knowledge on usage of ERP system would be an added advantage.


• Good work ethic.

How to Apply

Send CV to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com by 24th January 2022.

Clearly indicate the job title “Small Scale Agribusiness Manager”.

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