Job Description
Our client, a pioneering organization in the agriculture industry recognized for innovation and sustainable growth. They seek for a highly experienced and strategic professional to lead fertilizer sales and marketing function in the capacity of
Assistant General Manager – Sales & Marketing (Fertilizer)
The selected candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, leading high-performing sales teams, and developing market expansion strategies within the agricultural sector.
What you will lead:
- Develop and execute overall sales and marketing strategies for the fertilizer business.
- Lead and manage regional sales teams to achieve revenue and volume targets.
- Drive market penetration and expand distribution networks island-wide.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including distributors, dealers, and large-scale farmers.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and pricing to guide business decisions.
- Plan and implement marketing campaigns, field promotions, and agronomy-based initiatives.
- Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
- Ensure alignment between sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations.
- Mentor and develop the sales team to build leadership pipeline.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage).
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in sales leadership role.
- Strong understanding of the agriculture sector and crop nutrition.
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Please forward your complete resume in PDF format with contact details of two non-related referees to mslrcv@sltnet.lk within 10 days of this advertisement quoting MSL Reference No. 8246 in the subject column.
NSL Management Systems (Pvt) Ltd.
No: 10, Gothami Road, Colombo 08. 0112015900