Mt Kenya Avocado Farms ( http://www.mtkenyaavocadofarms.com ), a leading Fresh Avocados Exporter based in Kenya seeks to fill the position of a Fresh Produce Business Development Specialist.

Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the heads of various departments.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Developing the fresh produce markets for new and existing customers.
  • Ensure product development to customers’ requirement including packaging, specifications and delivery schedules
  • Developing and managing the full supply chain including logistics
  • Provide leadership to a team of managers in various capacities of the fresh produce chain in order to deliver the required products
  • Lead the development of any investment required to develop and grow the business.
  • Responsible for optimal use of all resources as well as deliver results as per agreed budgets.

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

  • A graduate from a recognized university preferably with a bias in agri business management;
  • Knowledge and experience in fresh produce operations and marketing;
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in a similar role at a senior management level;
  • Highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills

Please send your reaction, mentioning the job vacancy Ref No: MKAF/13/018 to hr@mtkenyaavocadofarms.com or respond through our website: http://www.mtkenyaavocadofarms.com