Aquaculture Market Development & Commercial Manager

About the Role

Vetsark is a pioneering health technology company committed to predicting, preventing, and managing disease outbreaks to secure agricultural value chains. We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven Aquaculture Market Development & Commercial Manager to lead our market expansion, strategic partnerships, and project implementation in Nigeria. This strategic role focuses entirely on commercial growth, market linkages, and value chain development rather than fish farm management or production supervision.

• Lead aquaculture access to market development projects to ensure effective implementation and measurable commercial results.
• Drive fish sales, market expansion, buyer acquisition, and overall commercial growth across Nigeria.
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships across the entire aquaculture value chain.
• Strengthen market linkages, distribution channels, and new commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate diverse stakeholders, project teams, budgets, and performance targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute innovative business opportunities within the aquaculture sector.
• Monitor project performance, profitability metrics, and comprehensive reporting requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the aquaculture sector, with at least 3 years focused on market development, commercial operations, or project management.
• Proven track record of managing aquaculture development programmes or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in fish marketing, distribution, buyer acquisition, or agribusiness commercialisation.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Nigeria's aquaculture markets and value chains.
• Exceptional project management, business development, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Prior experience with donor-funded aquaculture programmes will be considered a distinct advantage.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the future of aquaculture technology and food security in Nigeria.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and impact-driven work culture.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.

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