Agribusiness Sales Team Lead
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SafeNest is hiring an Agribusiness Sales Team Lead in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to manage a team of 10 Sales Executives selling Larvarium solutions. The role focuses on sales leadership, market development, and hitting a cumulative target of 100 Larvariums per month. Candidates need strong agribusiness sales experience and an established professional network.
- Lead and manage a team of 10 Agribusiness Sales Executives
- Drive a cumulative monthly target of 100 Larvariums
- Based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Requires minimum 5 years relevant sales experience
- Strong professional network and sales leadership skills required
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, sales management, business developmentThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Port HarcourtThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Agribusiness Sales Team Lead at SafeNest ⏲ Aug 7, 2026, 4:00 AM ⋕ View all Agriculture & Agro-Allied jobs SafeNest is an innovative agribusiness company pioneering sustainable agricultural solutions through Black Soldier Fly technology.Our Larvarium solutions help farmers, investors, cooperatives, and businesses convert organic waste into valuable insect protein and organic fertiliser while improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Agribusiness Sales Team Lead Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Purpose The Agribusiness Sales Team Lead will manage a team of 10 Sales Executives, with each executive responsible for selling a minimum of 10 Larvariums monthly. Candidates are expected to have a network that can support direct sales, strategic introductions, and additional business opportunities. The Team Lead’s primary target is the team’s cumulative performance of 100 Larvariums per month. The successful candidate must have strong sales experience, proven sales leadership ability, investors, and other relevant decision-makers. Key Responsibilities: Sales Leadership: Coach team members on prospecting, pitching, negotiation, objection handling, and closing. Ensure each Sales Executive works towards a monthly target of 10 Larvariums. Lead, supervise, motivate, and manage a team of 10 Agribusiness Sales Executives. Develop weekly and monthly sales plans. Address underperformance and implement corrective action where necessary. Drive the team towards a cumulative monthly target of 100 Larvariums. Monitor leads, customer meetings, farm visits, proposals, follow-ups, and closed sales. Conduct regular pipeline and performance reviews. Market Development: Use existing industry relationships to generate qualified leads and introductions. Identify and pursue opportunities for the sales of our Laravriums. Build partnerships with agricultural associations, cooperatives, consultants, and distributors. Recruit and manage independent sales partners and referral channels. Support product presentations, demonstrations, exhibitions, and industry events. Team and Sales Operations: Track conversion rates, sales activity, and forecasted closures. Build clear sales structures, processes, reporting systems, and performance standards. Provide management with market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor information. Conduct weekly sales meetings and individual performance reviews. Ensure proper customer follow-up and sales documentation. Maintain a healthy and active sales pipeline across the team. Performance Targets Team Structure: 10 Agribusiness Sales Executives Monthly target per Sales Executive: 10 Larvariums Total monthly team target: 100 Larvariums Key Leadership KPIs The Team Lead will be assessed based on: Customer engagement and follow-up Total Larvariums sold by the team Number of active and productive sales partners Development of partnerships and sales channels Ability to create and maintain an effective sales structure Accuracy of sales reporting and forecasting Pipeline strength and conversion rate Percentage of Sales Executives achieving their targets Quality of sales coaching and team development Candidate Requirements: Essential Experience: Minimum of five years’ relevant sales experience, preferably in agribusiness, real estate and investments. Strong knowledge of the agricultural market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and surrounding areas. Network Requirement. Applicants must have a strong and relevant professional network that can support immediate market penetration. Candidates should be able to explain the strength of their network and how it can contribute to sales within their first 30 to 60 days. Proven experience: leading and managing a sales team. Demonstrable history of achieving demanding sales targets. Required Skills: Coaching, mentoring, and performance management Data-driven decision-making Ability to build sales structures and processes from the ground up. Pipeline management and sales forecasting Strategic relationship and partnership development Strong negotiation and closing ability Sales planning and target management Strong sales leadership and team-management ability Prospecting and lead generation Discipline, accountability, and follow-through Consultative selling and solution selling Strong communication and presentation skills Working Arrangement: Once the sales operation is properly structured and stable, mandatory office presence will reduce to three days weekly. Other working days will involve field supervision, customer meetings, farm visits, sales coaching, presentations, and market development. During the initial stage of the sales operation, the Team Lead may be required to work from the office every weekday to establish the necessary sales structure, systems, reporting processes, and team discipline. Mandatory office presence: three days per week. Salary N400,000 Monthly. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting agricultural sales and leadership experience: with evidence of previous sales targets and achievements to: [email protected] using " Agribusiness Sales Team Lead" as the subject of the email. Note Port Harcourt Only. Only candidates with strong agricultural sales experience, proven leadership ability, and a credible industry network will be considered. Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Port Harcourt and 1 other location Port Harcourt , Rivers State