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Victory Farms

Agriculture + 2 more

Commercial Manager (Homabay)

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Key Responsibilities

  • Successfully deliver the set targets month-over-month by taking ownership and ensuring the same through the chain of ownership in the sales department.
  • Replicate existing processes in new settings; set up teams to consistently execute with operational accuracy.
  • Train their team to ensure the commercial organization is strong enough to meet future growth.
  • Implement tracking and ownership mechanisms along the value chain that promote low spoilage and variances
  • Operate a sales incentive system, with strong understanding among the team.
  • Use of data to forecast market behavior relevant to our business (competitor movements, customer insights, pricing, etc.); find market opportunities based on backcasting and forecasting.
  • Organizing marketing campaigns in the different regions to increase market awareness of the products; promote the visibility and reputation of the products and brand.
  • Communicate regularly with senior management about the status of projects and issues that could impact performance.
  • Negotiate contracts and leases with vendors, suppliers, and other third parties, as related to commercial efforts.

Required qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in sales
  • Leadership ability and dedicated learning mindset – able to replicate processes in a new environment.
  • Impeccable track record of integrity, with ability to demonstrate through objective validation (e.g., data tracking and reports preparation across production, logistics, and commercial departments).
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue growth.
  • Proven track record of operating within departmental budgets.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business field, economics, or psychology
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Strong ability to train and motivate a team.


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