Senior Sales Executive - Poultry

Our client is a global poultry breeding company specializing in high-performance layer genetics and the Senior Salesperson will serve as a pioneer in Nigeria, responsible for building the company’s market presence, driving sales growth, developing strong farmer and distributor relationships, and positioning the company's layer breed as a leading choice in the poultry industry.
Job Responsibilities

1. Sales & Business Development

• Promote and sell the company layer breeds to breeder farmers

• Sustain and accompany Breeder farms to sell commercial layer across Nigerian’s producers

• Develop and implement market entry and expansion strategies aligned with the company's global standards

• Identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential customers and partners.

• Achieve assigned sales targets and revenue objectives.

• Act as the primary field representative and brand ambassador for the brand in Nigeria.

• Collaborate with the management on administrative, performance reporting, and operational matters.

2. Market Research & Development

• Conduct regular market intelligence, research on customer needs, competitor activity, pricing trends, and market dynamics.

• Collect and analyse field data on breed performance, customer feedback, and market requirements.

3. Key Account Management

• Manage and grow relationships with key breeder farmers and strategic customers.

• Ensure customer satisfaction through regular farm visits, follow-ups, and performance reviews.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply terms in line with company policy.

• Resolve customer issues and complaints promptly and professionally.

4. Technical Support & Knowledge

• Provide technical guidance to breeder farmers and layer producers on the brand's breed management, performance optimization, and best practices.

• Support customers with technical knowledge related to breeding, rearing, egg production, bio security, and flock health (in collaboration with technical teams where applicable).

• Conduct farm evaluations and provide recommendations to improve productivity and profitability.

• Liaise with the brand's technical experts when advanced technical intervention is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years proven experience in poultry sales, animal feed sales, or livestock-related commercial roles.

• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

• Experience working with breeder farms or commercial poultry operations is a strong advantage.

• Solid understanding of poultry production systems, especially layer breeding and egg production.

• Knowledge of poultry genetics, performance indicators, and farm economics.

• Practical field experience interacting with poultry farmers and production managers.

• Understanding of Nigerian poultry market dynamics, distribution channels, and regulatory environment.

• Strong commercial selling and negotiation skills.