Job Title: Brands Development Manager – Technical
Location: Oyo, Nigeria
Employer: SARO Africa
JOB DESCRIPTION:
He convenes, coordinates and manages all farmers' engagements programs to reach 3million farmers during the planning period. He is responsible for the introduction of OP&P and patented brands until successful commercialization. Lead company wide technical development of new products from early field testing to promotional field trials including the re-evaluation of products in our current portfolio for label revision.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Define adaptive technical positioning (stage, dose rate, application) according to local conditions.
• Ensure that the target contribution of new products in the planning period is achieved especially with the number of new products development to commercial success.
• Liaise with federal and states ministry of agriculture, Plantations, research institutes, staff extension for technical matters.
• Monitor and provide expert technical assessment of new technologies and competitor products.
• Work with BM to ensure revise any non-compliant labels and ensure all product labels are in accordance with technical and regulatory requirements.
SPECIAL SKILLS & KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCES
Technically sound
Charisma
Great Traveler
Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Integrity: Being honest and ethical
Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
COURSES/QUALIFICATION: PhD in Agronomy
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10+ years
REQUIRED AGE: 35 – 45 years
JOB LOCATION: Ibadan
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