Cocoa Sales Lead(Sales Agronomist/Sales Strategy/Cocoa Customer Portfolio/Agriculture)

Accra, Ghana

Reference: VAN30

Job Description:

A global agricultural company specializing in the marketing and distribution of innovative crop production and life science brands with more than 200 active ingredients is currently looking for a Cocoa Lead in West Africa.

Responsibilities:

Sales:

Development of the cocoa customer portfolio cocoa in W&CA (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Nigeria)

Development of commercial partnerships with actors in the sector (exporters, support structures for the sector, research organizations, public institutions etc.

Marketing:

Definition of the marketing strategy and commercial positioning of the products of the W&CA cocoa range in the private market, exporters / cooperatives, public bids

Harmonization of the product ranges and the food chain approach in the W&CA zone

Supervision of the implementation of so-called « integrated » projects with cocoa sector stakeholders and institutional partners

Coaching and technical training of cocoa teams in W&CA

Communication:

Strengthening the company’s brand image as a technical partner for sustainability in the cocoa sector

Development and enhancement of the company’s service offer for the cocoa business

Research:

Participation in the design and monitoring of cocoa products (screening, regulations, etc.

Hierarchical Positioning:

Reporting to W&CA Regional Marketing Manager for marketing aspects

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Master’s degree in agronomy, commerce or management

Good knowledge of the cocoa business and its actors in West Africa

Network of contacts in the cocoa sector

Experience in the sale of agricultural inputs would be a plus

Bilingual French, English

 Only Ghanian locals

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Vanessa Ngwenya at vngwenya@caglobalint.com 

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Vanessa Ngwenya

Junior Recruitment Consultant

CA Global Finance (PTY) Ltd

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