Market & Business Development Officer
AI summary
SIG Veggies is hiring a commercially minded Market & Business Development Officer to grow customer and farmer networks across Nigeria. The role focuses on sales, relationship building, market research, and deal negotiation in the fresh produce and agribusiness sector. Compensation is performance-based with potential earnings of N250,000+ per month.
- Performance-based pay with potential earnings of N250,000+ per month
- Focus on sales, business development, and farmer relationships
- Requires 3-5 years experience in sales or agribusiness
- Strong knowledge of Abuja markets is preferred
- 2-month probation period
- Application deadline: 30th September 2026
AI job guide
Use this guide to check salary signals, requirements, documents, application steps and safety before you apply.
AI salary guide
Source salary availableThe source lists N100,000 - N250,000+ per month (performance-based). Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, hospitality, retailThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AbujaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Market & Business Development Officer evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to SIG Veggies - SIG Agroenterprise Limited and the role in Abuja.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, hospitality, retail, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Hot Nigerian Jobs; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
Source and safety check
- Hot Nigerian Jobs
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
Never pay for interviews, shortlisting, medical checks, uniforms, or job placement. Confirm every application at the original source before sharing personal documents. Report suspicious listing.
Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Market & Business Development Officer role in sales, hospitality?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Abuja under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research SIG Veggies - SIG Agroenterprise Limited before the interview.
Ask what the first priorities will be in the role and how success will be measured.
Similar jobs to consider
Use AI to apply better
After confirming the original source, use Career Assistant to check role fit, tailor your CV and prepare a cover letter or employer message.
Original source description
We are looking for a commercially minded, confident, and highly proactive person to help us grow both our customer and farmer networks.
What You'll Do
Find and develop new customers, including restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, wholesalers, and food businesses.
Build and maintain relationships with vegetable farmers and suppliers.
Visit businesses, markets, and farms to identify opportunities.
Understand customer demand, quantities, quality requirements, and purchasing schedules.
Negotiate supply arrangements and close deals.
Monitor vegetable prices, availability and market trends.
Follow up with prospects and turn relationships into repeat business.
Work with our farm and operations team to match market demand with reliable supply.
In simple terms:
We need someone who can answer two questions:
What does the market need?
Where can we reliably get it?
Performance
We will measure your performance by sales generated, new customers, repeat orders, farmer relationships, supply secured, and overall contribution to business growth.
Who We're Looking For
3–5 years'
Experience
in sales, business development, marketing, agribusiness, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of Abuja's markets and commercial areas.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
Comfortable making calls, visiting businesses, and meeting people in the field.
Target-driven, organized, and able to work independently.
Existing relationships with farmers, traders, supermarkets, restaurants, or other buyers are a strong advantage.
in agriculture, fresh produce, FMCG, food distribution, or wholesale is an advantage.
You don't need to be an agronomist. We need someone who understands people, business, and how to make deals happen.
Probation:
2 months.
Compensation
50%–99% of monthly sales target: N100,000
100% of monthly sales target: N250,000
Above 100%: N250,000 + additional commission according to company policy.
Potential earnings: N250,000+ per month.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
- [email protected]
- using the job title as the subject of the email.