SALES MANAGER CASSAVA STARCH AT AGBEYEWA FARMS | SALES MANAGER IN ONDO

About Company:

Agbeyewa Farms - Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement a robust sales strategy to penetrate the Lagos industrial market.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, textile, and paper industries.
• Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and demand fluctuations to provide actionable insights.
• Act as the primary point of contact for high-value industrial clients (Key Accounts).
• Negotiate high-volume supply contracts, ensuring favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Conduct regular client visits to ensure product satisfaction and identify upselling opportunities.
• Liaise with the production team at the farm/processing site to ensure product availability aligns with sales forecasts.
• Oversee the logistics of starch delivery within Lagos State to ensure timely and professional distribution.
• Manage credit limits and ensure the timely collection of receivables.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasting, and budget performance analysis.
• Maintain an updated CRM database of all prospects and existing clients.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of selling industrial raw materials (starch, flour, or sweeteners) to large-scale manufacturers.
• Understanding of the industrial landscape in Lagos (Ikeja, Agbara, Ikorodu, etc.).
• Exceptional ability to close high-stakes deals with procurement managers and directors.
• Ability to discuss product specifications (moisture content, pH levels, viscosity) with client Quality Assurance teams.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in B2B industrial sales, preferably within the FMCG or Agribusiness sector.

Salary

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