Agricultural Business Development Supervisor

About the role

The Agricultural Business Development Supervisor will lead the identification, qualification, and onboarding of clients for agricultural commodities. Working remotely, you will expand market reach, build a global network of verified buyers and sellers, and ensure compliant, profitable trade transactions across local and international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients for commodities such as grains, rice, pulses, oilseeds, and soft commodities across regional and international markets.
• Conduct market research on demand trends, pricing structures, and buyer/seller requirements by country and region.
• Screen and verify clients through KYC, KYB, and due‑diligence processes, assessing financial capacity and trade credibility.
• Coordinate onboarding, documentation, and compliance with internal trading policies.
• Maintain a structured database of active, prospective, and dormant clients, fostering long‑term commercial relationships.
• Support negotiations on volumes, specifications, pricing mechanisms, Incoterms, and payment structures.
• Liaise with logistics, finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure smooth trade execution.
• Monitor performance, contract adherence, and post‑transaction satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with AML, sanctions, trade regulations, and internal risk frameworks.
• Prepare periodic reports on pipeline, conversion rates, active contracts, and regional performance.
• Develop and improve SOPs for client sourcing and relationship management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in agricultural commodity trading, business development, or related roles.
• Proven ability to qualify and onboard clients, manage a diversified client network, and drive revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, pricing, and trade regulations.

Required skills

• KYC and KYB verification processes
• AML and sanctions compliance
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade documentation