About the Role
Vetsark Limited, a leader in predicting, preventing, and managing disease outbreaks, is seeking a highly driven and commercially minded Head of Aquaculture to lead the growth, profitability, and execution of our aquaculture business across Nigeria. The ideal candidate will combine strong business development capabilities, operational expertise, and excellent execution skills to scale fish production, farmer financing, and market distribution.
Key Responsibilities- Lead Vetsark's aquaculture business strategy, operations, and overall profitability.
- Identify, onboard, and support commercial fish farmers across strategic regions.
- Oversee fish production, farm productivity, and daily technical operations.
- Develop reliable offtake markets and drive profitable fish sales.
- Coordinate input financing, harvesting, distribution, and capital recovery.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with hatcheries, feed suppliers, financiers, and institutional organizations.
- Lead a lean team and ensure the timely delivery of project milestones, budgets, and performance targets.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in aquaculture, agribusiness, or agricultural supply chains.
- Proven experience managing commercial operations, cross-functional teams, and budgets.
- Strong, up-to-date understanding of Nigeria's fish production and distribution markets.
- Excellent leadership, business development, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver measurable results.
- Competitive salary package with lucrative performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to lead transformative agricultural projects with national impact.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment at a pioneering agribusiness company.