ManpowerGroup Middle East – Our client, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director – Agri Input
Location: Lagos
Reporting To: The Managing Director.
Requirements
- More than 18-20-year experience in Agri Input Industry handling Sourcing and Procurement of Agri Input from International Market, Sales & distribution of Agro Chemical, Fertilizer, Farm Machineries and Seed
- Should be strong in Credit Control aspects in Agri Input Business
- Should have knowledge on the Internationally Accepted Quality Standards for the Agri Input
- Should be well versed with all the International Reports pertaining to Agri Inputs
- Should have good knowledge on all the Banking Instruments for International Trade
- Should be possessing a good entrepreneurial mind to create new markets for Existing products and New Products in Existing Market.
- Must have worked towards Product Development in Agri Input space
- Minimum 10 years in Leadership Role, at least playing a Vice-President role with a reputed MNC
- Should have worked in any Part of Africa at least for a period of 5 years (desirable)
- Should have knowledge of Agro Chemical formulation
- Should have knowledge of Fertilizer Blending
- Should have experience in managing various distribution channels ranging from bulk trading, institutional sales and packed distribution.
- Should have a good standing in the Industry & Trade Circles
- Should have in-depth knowledge about the major competitors in local/Africa Market and their modus operandi
- Should have knowledge on the container Freight market
- Should have knowledge on the Local Laws, Local Culture & Local Operations
- Should be strong in Channel Management
Competencies:
- Good analytical mind
- Should have strong Ownership and Commitment
- Should be Good in Planning & Organization and Execution
- Should be Good in Conducting Periodic Review, Giving Feedback and Taking Corrective Actions
- MBA from a Reputed Business School with degree with Chemicals
- Good in Biz Modeling & Simulation
- Good in Strategic Thinking
- Should possess good leadership skills
- Should be a Good Team Player
- Should be able to Coach and Guide the Team in the right way
- Should have abilities to develop and nurture both Internal and External Stakeholders
- Should have sound knowledge on the global Macro Economics and should be able to co-relate the global Macros impacting respective Businesses.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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