Business Development Manager

About Roostline Farms

Roostline Farms is developing a modern poultry breeding and hatchery operation focused on supplying high-quality day-old chicks to poultry farmers across Nigeria.

As we prepare for commercial operations, we are seeking an experienced Business Development & Partnerships Manager to help establish Roostline as a trusted partner within Nigeria’s poultry industry.

This role is responsible for building strategic relationships, developing distribution channels, identifying market opportunities, and creating a strong customer pipeline ahead of launch.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in connecting Roostline Farms with poultry farmers, distributors, agro-dealers, feed companies, veterinary service providers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Develop and execute strategies to expand Roostline’s market presence across Nigeria.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the poultry and agricultural sectors.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective customers and strategic partners.
• Develop territory expansion plans and customer acquisition strategies.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.

Partnerships & Industry Engagement

• Establish relationships with poultry farmers, commercial farms, cooperatives, distributors, agro-dealers, and agricultural organizations.
• Develop partnerships with feed manufacturers, veterinary service providers, poultry associations, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent Roostline Farms at industry conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and strategic partnership initiatives.

Sales & Commercial Growth

• Develop pre-launch customer commitments and sales opportunities.
• Support pricing, market positioning, and commercial planning activities.
• Work closely with leadership to forecast demand and support business growth objectives.
• Assist in developing distribution and channel partner programs.

Market Intelligence

• Conduct market research and customer needs assessments.
• Identify opportunities for product and service differentiation.
• Provide regular market insights and recommendations to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, commercial operations, sales, or market development.
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in poultry, hatchery operations, feed manufacturing, animal health, livestock production, agribusiness, or agricultural inputs.
• Existing relationships within Nigeria’s poultry industry.
• Experience working with distributors, dealers, cooperatives, or channel partners.
• Strong understanding of poultry production systems and market dynamics.
• Experience supporting the launch or expansion of agricultural businesses.
• Knowledge of farm management software and processes.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a relationship builder. Someone who understands the poultry industry, enjoys connecting people and opportunities, and can help position Roostline Farms as a trusted partner for poultry farmers across Nigeria.

The ideal candidate brings both commercial acumen and a passion for agriculture, with the ability to build long-term partnerships that drive sustainable growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding agricultural business

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