Business Development Manager at natnudO Foods

natnudO has been revolutionizing the poultry industry for over 10 years. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the Nigerian market’s demand for high-quality animal protein.

We provide a full range of high-quality, tasty animal protein products to satisfy our growing market. Our products offer great value for money while strictly following global best practices for food processing.

We maintain a high level of organizational excellence in all aspects of our business, from production to distribution, until the products get to our esteemed consumers. Every product is carefully processed and packaged according to the highest global health standards. All our products are NAFDAC and SON certified.

natnudO Foods is growing to provide a diverse range of protein products for all our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Background

• To drive growth and deepen our farmer and customer base, we seek to engage a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead customer and farmer development initiatives, build partnerships, and strengthen financing opportunities across the poultry value chain.

Purpose of the Role
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for expanding natnudO Foods’ commercial reach by:

• Developing customer development strategies for chicken sales.
• Strengthening and expanding the natnuPreneur farmer scheme, focusing on sustainable live bird sourcing for the processing plants.
• Building strategic partnerships with state governments, NGOs, and financial institutions to facilitate financing, investment, and support services for farmers and supply chain actors.
• Promoting the business model of natnudO Foods and driving visibility across all processing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional and national sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Create natnuPreneur farmer network around the four processing plants by identifying and onboarding capable poultry farmers.
• Work with natnuPreneur technical team to design and promote inclusive business models that ensure mutual profitability between natnudO Foods and participating farmers.
• Work with the production and technical teams to ensure farmer readiness, input availability, and market linkage efficiency.
• Establish strategic relationships with state governments, development partners, NGOs, and financial institutions to unlock financing opportunities for farmers (fixed assets and working capital).
• Develop project proposals and partnership frameworks to attract funding or technical support for the outgrower program.
• Engage with agribusiness financing programs, impact investors, and donor-funded value chain initiatives to leverage resources for farmer empowerment.
• Represent natnudO Foods in relevant industry meetings, summits, and project consortia.

Key Deliverables

• Growth in institutional and retail customer base.
• Increased volume of live bird supply through natnuPreneur farmers.
• Partnership agreements or MoUs signed with government or financial partners.
• Approved financing schemes supporting farmers’ asset or working capital needs.
• Regular progress reports and business development dashboards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, livestock, or poultry value chain management.
• Proven experience in business development, project management, or farmer program implementation.
• Strong understanding of agricultural financing mechanisms and donor/government partnership frameworks.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver measurable results.

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• High integrity and commitment to organizational goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for agribusiness and rural development.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.