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Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) LtdCommercial Director - Wheat & Maize Milling
Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director to direct all commercial activities for its wheat and maize milling operations in Harare. This leadership role…
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Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director to direct all commercial activities for its wheat and maize milling operations in Harare. This leadership role focuses on driving sustainable revenue growth, market expansion, profitability, and customer satisfaction across flour, mealie-meal, bran, and related milling by-products. The position involves designing and executing sales and marketing strategies, managing pricing models, overseeing credit control, and coordinating demand forecasts alongside production and logistics…
Job Description
Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd is seeking a Commercial Director to direct all commercial activities for its wheat and maize milling operations in Harare. This leadership role focuses on driving sustainable revenue growth, market expansion, profitability, and customer satisfaction across flour, mealie-meal, bran, and related milling by-products. The position involves designing and executing sales and marketing strategies, managing pricing models, overseeing credit control, and coordinating demand forecasts alongside production and logistics teams.
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced commercial professional with a strong background in grain milling, food manufacturing, or fast-moving consumer goods distribution. Candidates must be prepared to handle high-volume customer negotiations, align sales output with operational capacity, and lead business development initiatives across institutional, retail, and wholesale channels. The successful candidate will report performance metrics directly to management while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute the overarching commercial strategy aligned with company growth targets
- Lead sales functions to achieve monthly and annual revenue, volume, and profitability goals
- Establish competitive pricing strategies for wheat flour, maize meal, and milling by-products
- Coordinate sales forecasts with production, procurement, warehousing, and logistics departments
- Oversee distribution strategies to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective product delivery
- Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, wholesalers, retailers, bakeries, and institutions
- Enforce customer credit policies, monitor debtor balances, and manage collection performance
- Prepare annual commercial budgets and deliver regular performance reports to management
Requirements
- At least 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in commercial leadership, sales, or business development
- Prior experience working in wheat milling, maize milling, grain trading, food manufacturing, or FMCG distribution
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Strategic Management, or Marketing
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of the Commercial Director role?
The position is located in Harare and sits within Parrogate Zimbabwe (PVT) Ltd.
What are the core experience requirements for this position?
Applicants must have 8 to 10 years of commercial, sales, or business development experience, with mandatory background in wheat milling, maize milling, grain trading, food manufacturing, or FMCG distribution.
What is the employment type and salary for this role?
The job posting indicates full-time employment, but it does not specify a salary.
How can I apply for this vacancy?
Interested and qualified candidates must submit an updated resume and proof of qualifications to vacancieshr81@gmail.com on or before October 31, 2026.
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