We are looking for an experienced Commercial Director to lead our commercial and sales strategies, aiming to drive the company's growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and exceptional leadership skills, along with a solid understanding of the agricultural and seeds market.
Responsabilities
* Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company goals to accelerate growth.
* Conduct market research and analysis to identify detailed business opportunities (expansion, business development, etc.) in collaboration with product development department.
* Understand the needs of existing customers and ensure they are met.
* Acquire new customers and manage relationships with both new and existing clients.
* Collaborate and coordinate with diverse teams (marketing, sales, customer service, etc.).
* Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders.
* Monitor the performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
* Assist in setting financial targets and developing and monitoring the budget.
* To report directly to the general manager of Spain.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Commercial Director or in a relevant role.
* Experience in sales and/or marketing and managing key customer relationships.
* Deep understanding of market research methods and analysis.
* Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial budgeting processes.
* Commercial awareness partnered with a strategic mindset.
* Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Bachelor's degree in agronomic.
Competences
* Leadership:Ability to motivate and lead teams towards achieving common goals.
* Communication:Excellent verbal and written skills to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.
* Negotiation:Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements favourable to the company.
* Analysis:Capability to interpret market data and trends to make informed decisions.
* Strategic Planning:Ability to develop and execute long-term plans that drive growth.
* Problem-Solving:Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
* Adaptability:Flexibility to adjust to changes in the market and within the company.
* Teamwork:Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and teams.
Hazera is a global leader in the development of high-quality hybrid seeds. As part of the Limagrain Group, an international agricultural cooperative based in France, we have headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands. With 11 subsidiaries and a vast distribution network in over 130 markets worldwide. We represent a global community of experts and stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on the present and future of agriculture. We take this responsibility seriously, striving to make a greater impact and recognizing the importance of every seed, person, and partnership.
Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.
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