Business Development – Agro & Food

You will be responsible for generating leads, making sales calls, and meeting sales targets. To be successful as a sales executive you should be an inspired self-starter and able to drive sales growth. Ultimately, a top-notch sales executive should be able to build rapport with customers and close sales.Responsibilities:Build business by identifying and selling prospects; maintaining relationships with clients such as WholesalersShould be an expert in commodities trading specifically basmati riceShould have import experience in SaudiWell versed with the export industry - should have a very strong client databaseIdentifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching, analyzing sales options and negotiating commercials terms.Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements: What do we expect you to have?7-10 years of B2B Sales experience in commodities specifically basmati rice in Saudi.Knowledge: Business and Commercial acumen and understanding of Product, Pricing, Industry Standards and Compliances.Has on going business relations with wholesalers at ownership or CXOlevel.Industry Background: CommoditiesShould be based in Saudi (Jeddah)Soft Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills: Humility, Trust, Active listening, and a ‘can-do’ attitude.Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results through influence and negotiationData-driven: Keen interest in evaluating product/market situations, and taking decisions based on dataAn entrepreneurial mindset combined with a first principle thinking.