Business Development & Commodity Sales Officer

Business Development & Commodity Sales Officer

Company: Megas Agriculture Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Remote

Compensation: Paid position

Company Description

Megas Agriculture Limited is a research-driven agribusiness building Africa’s farm-to-market platform. We leverage data, technology and strategic partnerships to strengthen agricultural supply chains, improve market access and create value for farmers, agribusinesses and commodity buyers.

Our work connects agricultural production with market demand, helping build a more efficient, transparent and commercially sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Role Description

Megas Agriculture Limited is seeking a commercially driven Business Development & Commodity Sales Officer to identify new business opportunities, expand our commodity buyer network and drive revenue growth.

This is a full-time remote role focused on agricultural commodity sales, business development, market research and strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will build relationships with buyers and suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, develop sales pipelines and coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful order fulfilment.

The role requires a proactive professional who can turn market opportunities into measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify, prospect and acquire buyers for maize and other agricultural commodities, including feed mills, poultry farms, grain processors and distributors.

* Develop and maintain relationships with commodity buyers, farmers, aggregators, suppliers and strategic partners.

* Generate qualified leads, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and convert prospects into confirmed sales.

* Research commodity markets, pricing trends, buyer demand and competitive opportunities.

* Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to support product sourcing, quality assurance and timely delivery.

* Maintain an active sales pipeline, track performance against targets and prepare regular sales reports and forecasts.

* Identify new markets, distribution channels and partnership opportunities to expand Megas Agriculture’s commercial reach.

Qualifications and Requirements

* A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

* Demonstrable experience in business development, B2B sales, commodity trading or a related commercial role.

* Strong lead-generation, negotiation, relationship-management and deal-closing skills.

* Understanding of agricultural commodities, pricing, supply chains and sales contracts.

* Strong market research and analytical abilities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work independently in a remote, target-driven environment.

* Proficiency in spreadsheets, CRM systems and online collaboration tools.

* Existing relationships with commodity buyers or experience selling maize and other agricultural commodities will be an advantage.

What We Offer

* Paid employment with an ambitious, growing agribusiness.

* Performance-based incentives tied to agreed commercial targets.

* Opportunities to build strategic partnerships and expand agricultural market access.

* The opportunity to contribute directly to Megas Agriculture’s commercial growth and long-term vision.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience in business development, commodity sales or agribusiness.

Application email: [megasagriculturelimited@gmail.com]

Email subject: Application – Business Development & Commodity Sales Officer

Megas Agriculture Limited is committed to building commercially sustainable connections between agricultural producers and the markets they serve.