Job Description
WE ARE HIRING!
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Infotechs IDEAS (Pvt) Ltd., is a leading development consultancy company specializing in agriculture, rural development, and sustainable growth initiatives. We work with stakeholders across the value chain to create innovative solutions and market opportunities for Sri Lanka's agricultural sector.
About the Role
This role will drive the company’s marketing, corporate branding, and international export growth under the company’s technical advisory programs. We are looking for a results-driven agribusiness professional with strong strategic thinking and proven experience in developing international markets linking with local producers and buyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute local and international marketing strategies, annual plans, and budgets.
- Identify new business opportunities in agribusiness, commercial farming, rural development, and export markets, including field visits to both farmers and institutional entities
- Build and maintain relationships with local and international buyers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, development partners, farmer organizations, and investors.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and opportunity assessments; identify emerging trends and demand for new products
- Support proposal development, business presentations, EOIs, and tender submissions.
- Lead digital marketing campaigns, website, marketing content, and social media presence.
- Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, buyer meetings, and business forums.
- Monitor campaign performance, prepare market reports, sales forecasts, and business development updates.
- Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to achieve business targets.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, International Business, Agribusiness Management, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing, business development, export marketing, agribusiness, or FMCG.
- Experience in international markets, food and agricultural value chains, market research, or proposal development will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication, presentation, networking, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital marketing platforms.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently to achieve growth targets.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to:
hr@infotechs-ideas.com
Subject Line: Application - Agricultural Marketing & Business Development Specialist