Seed Co Nigeria Limited is a joint venture between Seed West Africa Limited (a subsidiary of Seed Co International Limited, a public listed company incorporated in Zimbabwe and quoted on the Zimbabwe Stock
Exchange) and Saro AgroSciences Limited a leading Nigeria Agro Input Provider.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Crop Officer
Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The Maize and Soybean Seed Crop Officer will be responsible for driving brand growth, market development, and customer conversion for the maize and soybean seed portfolios.
- The role will lead the execution of brand plans, product mix management, and experiential marketing activities to build strong farmer connections, drive rapid hybridization, and expand market share.
- The position supports the strategic marketing direction of the company by ensuring product performance, visibility, and profitability across target markets
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement annual marketing strategies for the maize and soybean seed portfolio aligned with business objectives.
- Drive successful product launches, portfolio positioning, pricing, and lifecycle management to support business growth.
- Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and SWOT assessments to identify growth and expansion opportunities.
- Lead demand creation through demonstration plots, experiential marketing, and targeted farmer engagement programs.
- Strengthen customer relationships and increase hybrid adoption across smallholders, medium, and large-scale farming segments.
- Support distribution partners and agro-dealers through capacity building, trade marketing initiatives, and product availability.
- Monitor farmer engagement, product performance, and campaign effectiveness to optimize marketing strategies.
- Generate market intelligence, demand forecasts, and performance reports to support informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, brand standards, and responsible marketing practices.
- Maintain accurate marketing databases and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with actionable insights.
Qualifications
- B.Sc Degree in Agriculture
- Minimum of 2 years working experience with Maize and Soyabean crops.
- Candidate should reside in Kaduna.
Application Closing Date
6th July, 2026.
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