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    Business Development Manager(North Central Region, Nigeria)

    Farmsquare

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 5 days ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    This is a remote position.

    About Us:Farmsquare is a leading player in the agriculture sector, dedicated to advancing sustainable farming practices and delivering high-quality agricultural products and services to our clients. We are committed to driving innovation and growth in the industry, with a strong focus on empowering farmers and improving food security in Nigeria.

    Job Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager with a strong background in agriculture. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and driving business growth across the North Central region of Nigeria.

    This role involves managing a team of 10 sales agents, developing and executing strategic sales plans, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders in the agriculture sector.

    Key

    Responsibilities:Sales Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 sales agents, ensuring they meet and exceed sales targets across the North Central region. Business Development: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, expanding the company’s presence and market share within the agriculture sector.

    Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and other key stakeholders to drive business growth. Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analyze data to develop and implement effective sales strategies tailored to the region’s unique needs.

    Revenue Generation: Drive revenue growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans, negotiating high-value deals, and ensuring the achievement of business goals. Budget Management: Create and manage sales budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve maximum profitability.

    Reporting: Monitor and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to senior management and using data-driven insights to adjust strategies as needed. Travel: Regularly travel within the North Central region to oversee sales activities

    Selling Motion

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Management
    Sales-Management
    Agribusiness
    Agriculture-Sales
    Regional-Sales-Management
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Farmsquare's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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