BROAD FUNCTIONS

1. New Product Research, Development, Planning and Implementation
2. New Business Research, Development, Planning and Implementation
3. Business Strategy, Planning and Budgeting

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• New Business and Product Research, Development, Planning and Implementation
• Researches and identifies new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets
• Prepares market studies, feasibility studies and business plans for new products and new projects shortlisted by top management.
• Conducts further research on potential new products and new businesses that have been selected by top management and develops business models thereof.
• Works strategically and carries out necessary planning in order to implement operational changes
• Monitors status of new products and new businesses that have been implemented, and conducts analyses and makes recommendations for improvement and growth, as needed
• Liaises with the finance team, warehousing and logistics departments as appropriate

Business Strategy, Planning and Budgeting

• For new products and new businesses approved by top management for implementation, coordinates with the Marketing Department for the preparation of the 6Ps and Launch Plan.
• Prepares the BDD’s Annual Business Plan and Budget and the semi-annual updates thereof and as required by management.
• Monitors actual performance of the BDD versus targets and budgets, and prepares status reports thereof as required by management

People Management

• Enables and trains team members - arranges internal and external trainings as necessary
• Monitors and evaluates performance of and train subordinates as per HR and management protocols and makes recommendations thereof. 
• Takes the initiative to attend seminars, conferences & events where appropriate

• Graduate of a business course, preferably related to Agriculture or Agri-business.
• At least five (5) years’ work experience in new product and new business development, planning and execution, preferably in an agribusiness environment.
• Must be adept at feasibility studies and financial analysis.