Sales and Business Development Manager Chinese-English
Sales and Business Development Manager Chinese-English
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
Our Client is looking to hire a Sales and Business Development Manager will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with Local Commercial farms and Chineseowned fish farms in Kenya Tanzania and the wider East African region. The role will focus on selling fish feed and other products driving revenue growth and contributing to the development of new products such as fertilizer and seeds. This position requires fluency in both English and Chinese.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Chineseowned fish farms across Kenya Tanzania and East Africa.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the company and Chinese stakeholders ensuring clear and effective communication.
2. Sales and Market Expansion:
- Develop and execute a sales strategy aimed at increasing the company s market share among Chinese and other farms in the region.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with Chinese fish farms.
- Achieve targeted sales quotas and contribute to overall company revenue goals.
3. Business Development:
- Collaborate with internal teams to assist in the development of new products including fertilizer and seeds based on customer needs and market trends.
- Provide insights and feedback on customer requirements and product enhancements to support R&D efforts.
4. Market Research and Analysis:
- Conduct research on the Chinese fish farming industry in East Africa identifying trends challenges and opportunities.
- Monitor competitors and provide recommendations for improving market position.
5. CrossCultural Communication:
- Bridge the communication gap between the company and Chinese clients ensuring all negotiations and contracts are clearly understood by all parties.
- Translate business documents presentations and proposals as needed.
6. Reporting:
- Provide regular reports on sales performance market conditions and customer feedback.
- Monitor and evaluate customer satisfaction providing solutions to improve customer experience.
Requirements
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in business Sales Agriculture or a Science related field.
- Fluent in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
- A minimum of 35 years experience in sales business development or relationship management preferably in the agriculture or aquaculture industry is required.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience in product development or market analysis is a plus.
Key Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with Chinesespeaking clients.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Business acumen with a focus on customer needs and market dynamics.
- Willingness to move to Kenya travel within Kenya Tanzania and the region.
Degree in Agricultural science, development, education or related field, Masters degree is an added advantage. Is curious with a genuine interest in the industry issues and policy challenges such as sustainability, modern agriculture, pesticide policy challenges. 5- Years experience working with small farmers. Knowledge in crop protection is desirable. Knowledge working with partners /NGOs and Government. He/she is a self-starter able to motivate others; is diligent, persistent and committed. Has a proven ability to work in a team-oriented proactive way and to drive groups to alignment. Has excellent networking, communication and presentation skills. He/she is open-minded and able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment. He/she is a member of a professional body.
Employment Type
Full Time
