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Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) LtdCommercial Director - Stock Feed Division
Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director to head its Stock Feed Division in Harare. This full-time, on-site role provides executive leadership over all…
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Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director to head its Stock Feed Division in Harare. This full-time, on-site role provides executive leadership over all commercial activities, focusing on revenue expansion, market penetration, brand strength, and overall profitability. The position suits an experienced executive with a strong background in agricultural inputs, animal nutrition, or related sectors who can direct sales, marketing, pricing, and distribution initiatives. The chosen candidate will…
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Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director to head its Stock Feed Division in Harare. This full-time, on-site role provides executive leadership over all commercial activities, focusing on revenue expansion, market penetration, brand strength, and overall profitability. The position suits an experienced executive with a strong background in agricultural inputs, animal nutrition, or related sectors who can direct sales, marketing, pricing, and distribution initiatives.
The chosen candidate will align commercial targets with production, procurement, logistics, and finance departments. Responsibilities include formulating business strategies, managing debtor risks and credit policies, overseeing product development with technical teams, and leading a performance-driven sales workforce. The role requires translating high-level organizational goals into measurable commercial outcomes while ensuring stock feed offerings remain competitively priced, readily accessible, and responsive to livestock producers and agricultural enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute commercial strategies to boost sales, market share, and revenue across stock feed product categories
- Lead the sales organization to meet collection, volume, and profitability quotas across regions and customer tiers
- Design and deploy marketing initiatives, promotional events, and brand awareness campaigns
- Establish competitive pricing models by reviewing production costs, raw material expenses, and market conditions
- Maintain relationships with key agricultural accounts, commercial farmers, distributors, and wholesalers
- Coordinate with production, warehousing, and logistics teams to guarantee adequate inventory movement and avoid stock-outs
- Collaborate with finance to enforce credit limits, manage debtor exposure, and control overdue balances
- Work with technical personnel to formulate new animal feed products and evaluate market demand
- Supervise, motivate, and direct the commercial team while establishing clear key performance indicators
- Manage the commercial department budget and deliver performance reports to management
Requirements
- Minimum of eight to ten years of commercial, sales, or business development experience in manufacturing, agricultural, or FMCG environments
- At least five years working in a senior management or commercial leadership capacity
- Prior work experience in stock feed, animal nutrition, agricultural inputs, livestock production, or related industries
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Commerce, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related discipline
- Postgraduate qualification or Master of Business Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of this job?
This position is located in Harare, operating on-site for Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd.
What level of experience is required for the Commercial Director role?
Candidates must have at least eight to ten years of commercial, business development, or sales experience within manufacturing, agricultural, or FMCG sectors, including a minimum of five years in a senior management role. Experience in stock feed or animal nutrition is strictly required.
What educational background is expected?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree in Commerce, Business Management, Sales and Marketing, Agricultural Economics, or a related field. A postgraduate degree or MBA serves as an added advantage.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested candidates need to submit an updated resume and proof of qualifications via email to vacancieshr81@gmail.com by 31 October 2026.
Is the salary specified in the job posting?
No, the salary and benefits package are not stated in the source posting.
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