{"id":10220,"date":"2026-06-09T09:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=10220"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T11:18:26","slug":"crop-seed-operations-sales-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/job\/10220","title":{"rendered":"Crop Seed Operations &#038; Sales Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>Crop Seed Operations &amp; Sales Manager<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our client within the Agriculture &amp; Seed Science industry is seeking a dynamic and strategic Crop Seed Operations &amp; Sales Manager to oversee their end-to-end seed production, processing, and commercial sales activities. The successful candidate will drive revenue growth, manage robust operational supply chains, and position our brand as a market leader through innovative marketing and strategic stakeholder engagement. This is a full-time role, based in Harare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Commercial Strategy &amp; Sales Growth<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and execute short- and long-term marketing and sales strategies to maximize revenue and market share.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and pricing models to capitalize on local and export market opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Establish sales targets, monitor tracking systems, and build robust customer acquisition and retention plans.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee brand visibility, merchandising, and the implementation of traditional and digital promotional campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Operations &amp; Production Management<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee seed production strategies and supervise production officers to ensure optimal seed quality, purity, and volume.<\/li>\n<li>Manage operations including the procurement of inputs for growers, seed processing, quality control (ISO 9001:2015 standard compliance), and distribution.<\/li>\n<li>Direct seed laboratory standards and ensure full compliance with government and seed regulatory bodies.<\/li>\n<li>Optimize the import\/export process, negotiating profitable pricing while maintaining premium product quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Financial Acumen &amp; Stakeholder Relations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Formulate and manage divisional budgets, conducting regular variance analyses to control costs.<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate relationships with key accounts, corporate clients, government bodies, and contracted farmers.<\/li>\n<li>Organize field days, agricultural trainings, and technical product backstopping for external stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Team Leadership &amp; Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of sales, marketing, and operations professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Cascade organizational scorecards and conduct rigorous performance appraisals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Education: Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Marketing, Agriculture, Business, or an equivalent qualification. Corporate membership in a relevant professional body is highly desirable.<\/li>\n<li>Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in agricultural sales and operations, with at least 3 years served in a senior management role.<\/li>\n<li>Quality Standards: Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems is preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Key Skills: Strong financial and business acumen, project management, resource planning, and exceptional negotiation\/influencing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Results-focused with a strong concern for order and quality.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent customer service orientation and relationship management.<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple moving parts across geographically dispersed regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply via <a href=\"mailto:kelly@priconsultants.com\">kelly@priconsultants.com<\/a>. 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