Poste :

Primary Responsibities

The main objective of the local AGRI-MIN Commodities Manager is to drive the development of the Agri-Trade & Logistics and Minerals commodities business units across the country and to ensure that the business units meets aggressive growth targets in line with affiliate and global strategy and achieves high level of customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

Reporting

Division Manager

Specific Responsibities

• Manage the AGRI-MIN team in the country through clear financial targets and achievements.
• Understand the local clients current and future needs and develop Agri-Trade & Logistics and Minerals services in line with global policies accordingly.
• Develop and maintain professional contact with potential and existing clients leading to sales opportunities.
• Plan, schedule, and resource the business unit as required and ensure client expectations and requirement are met on a timely basis and in accordance with business standards.
• Liaise with external bodies to ensure that SGS is properly represented in discussions linked to AGRI-MIN topics, including Fertilizers and phosphate rock topics which are part of Minerals activities.
• At all times adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for health and safety to himself/herself, colleagues, and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures

Profil recherché :

Profile

• Master’s degree in Science or Engineering degree in Agricultural and Food industries
• 5 to 10 years experience across multiple areas of Agriculture, Fertilizers and Fisheries Testing, Inspection and Certification business management and operations
• Solid market and sales knowledge 
• Ability to write, read and speak fluently French & English in addition to local languages (letters, reports, proposals, quotations)
• Flexibility, Passionate, hard worker and well-organized professional with power to prioritize and multitask.

Required Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills; able to develop good working relationships with people at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to assert influence and expertise when appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills giving ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change – committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Able to analyse and understand client needs and to identify and propose applicable SGS solutions
• Fosters Innovation – Challenges the way things are done. Allows time for self and others to develop new ideas. Encourages people to think creatively and come up with new ideas.
• Translates Strategy into Actions – Effectively communicates strategy and action plans to others. Agrees on SMART targets/KPIS/objectives that are linked to the strategy. Reviews progress against the defined objectives.
• Collaborates Effectively – Goes beyond ‘borders’ to connect with others. Shares information and resources across countries / businesses / teams. Leverages diversity to work efficiently. Seeks out and replicates better practices. Overcomes barriers that inhibit interaction.
• Builds High Performance Teams
• Deliver superior results