Snr Farmer Relationship Manager

Nile.ag is at the forefront of revolutionizing food trade across Africa through our innovative e-commerce platform. We connect farmers directly to markets with the highest demand for their fresh produce. Our mission is to enhance farmer incomes and make food more accessible for consumers. Discover more about our vision e.ag/about

We are on the lookout for a Senior Farmer Relationship Manager who is passionate about empowering farmers and driving business growth. In this pivotal role, you will take the lead on:

• Developing our annual supply plan across farming regions and >100 categories of fruit and vegetables
• Managing a team of Farmer Relationship Managers who are category focused
• Developing and expanding relationships with our key farmer partners
• Overseeing the onboarding and training of farmers to effectively utilize the Nile platform
• Creating sustainable strategies to grow the business turnover within assigned farming groups
• Regularly engaging with farmers to ensure satisfaction and address any challenges

• Significant experience in managing relationships with fruit and vegetable farmers
• Management experience, with an ability to navigate the complexity of fresh produce supply
• Exposure to retail buying would be positive
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A degree in Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for business growth

• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to develop your career within a fast growing company
• Modern and fun work environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology that is reshaping the fresh industry