Business Development Manager

We are looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives for our online fertilizer trading platform. This role is centered on acquiring and onboarding customers and traders, building strong commercial partnerships, increasing transaction volumes, and expanding our network within the fertilizer industry. The successful candidate will drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure a seamless trading experience for all users.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify, approach, and onboard fertilizer traders, distributors, suppliers, and customers to grow platform participation.
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to meet sales and transaction targets.
- Generate leads through outbound calls, digital marketing, referrals, industry networking, and market visits.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with trading partners to encourage repeat business and sustained engagement.
- Understand customer requirements and facilitate appropriate trade opportunities via the platform.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within company-approved guidelines.
- Coordinate with customer service, trade operations, finance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth transaction processes.
- Monitor market trends including fertilizer prices, product availability, seasonal demand, and competitor activities.
- Assist new users with registration, product listings, inquiries, and navigating the trading process.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to design campaigns that generate qualified leads and increase platform adoption.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines, forecasts, and performance reports.
- Collect market feedback and provide recommendations to improve platform features and services.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, B2B sales, or commercial trading.
- Proven ability to meet sales targets and manage commercial relationships effectively.
- Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Excel, and sales reporting.
- Ability to work independently and willingness to travel for market visits and partner meetings.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience in the fertilizer industry, agricultural inputs, commodity trading, or distribution is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with online marketplaces, digital sales strategies, and outbound customer acquisition techniques.
- Performance metrics include the number of active customers and traders acquired, transaction volume and value, revenue growth, lead-to-customer conversion rates, and customer retention.
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs120,000 to Rs180,000.
- This is an in-person role requiring presence at the designated work location.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to a growing digital platform in the agricultural sector. Candidates with strong business development skills will have the chance to create meaningful commercial outcomes and help shape the future of fertilizer trading online.