Head of Sales - Rice Business

Our client, a multinational agriculture organisation is hiring for a Head of Sales to be based in Abidjan.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead the sales function for an agri-food industry company, preferably with experience in rice business and have a strong network in this business
• Ability to oversee commercial negotiations, drive business growth across African markets, and ensure compliance while coordinating with parent and subsidiary companies and government bodies

Candidate requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with an excellent track record in sales, key account management, business development, marketing, market research, in an international work environment
• A sales-driven, go-getter with a proactive attitude
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of customers, competition, and an existing customer network in West Africa will be ideal.
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in the French and English