Commercial Manager (Regional) at P.M. Renaissance Co. Limited

P.M. Renaissance Co. Limited - Our client is a key player in providing tech solutions and support to drive growth & productivity within the agribusiness sector.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Regional)

Location: Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Agribusiness
Reports to: Country Manager

Scope

• The Commercial Manager will manage all business operations including sourcing of commodities, budgeting, client and project management and input sales of the operational area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial plans and strategies for the operational areas.
• Work with Sector Managers to identify and develop new potential clients, input dealers, agribusinesses and commodity sourcing etc.
• Map out, on a continuous basis, all input market opportunities and actively match the markets to the inputs and products.
• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual business reports / plans, in conjunction with Unit Heads.
• Lead the regional team through change, guide the team in troubleshooting challenges and provide strategic focus and direction in the operational area.
• Plan, execute and monitor weekly, monthly and quarterly work packages for the regional team with their key objectives and targets as agreed in respective performance management contracts.
• Plan for the achievement of individual and divisional targets in alignment with the strategies and policies of the organization.
• Lead the procurement of logistics for sourcing, storage and distribution of farm produce and products in the operational areas, while coordinating the redistribution of inputs with the operational area.
• Gather, report and communicate customers’ feedback on service, technology and product delivery.
• Provide support for all projects in the zones in collaboration with other units.
• Optimize budgets by tracking, controlling, and evaluating all expenses.
• Oversee and supervise the use and management of the organization’s assets in the commercial zone-warehouses, vehicles etc.
• Establish and manage the long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders by continuously exploring opportunities for expanding coverage into new geographical areas and sales channels.
• Ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders in a structured manner.
• Develop and execute customer retention and key account management strategies with up-to-date joint execution plans for each account.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Supply Chain or related field.
• A Minimum of 3 years work experience in agriculture.
• Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to write and speak in both languages.
• Proficient in project design, management and M&E
• An understanding of the enforcement laws and regulations of Cote d’Ivoire.
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
• Proven experience of managing a team.
• Working knowledge in MS Office suite and other related software programs.

Competencies:

• Decisive, Committed, Results Oriented, Strong organizational skills, Analytical, Team Player.

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2023.