AGRI PORTFOLIO MANAGER – SENIOR

SUMMARY:
KwaZulu-Natal area – KwaZulu-Natal: The Portfolio Manager to drive business growth, maximize profitability, strengthen client relationships and grow agricultural portfolios.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric required
• BCom degree with Finance and/or Agriculture as a subject(s) advantageous
• 2-5 years of work experience
• 5-10 years of experience in a sales position within agriculture/farming operations
• Ability to understand and analyse financial statements within the agricultural sector
• Familiar with National Credit Act

• Play a pivotal role in driving business growth, maximising profitability, and fostering strong client relationships through effective new agri-business development, rigorous financial analysis, and strategic cross-selling efforts. We approach every day with a – client focus
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients (and/ or suppliers where applicable) in the agricultural sector
• Analyse market trends to capitalise on emerging opportunities
• Conduct thorough assessments of client needs and propose tailored financial solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals that meet both client requirements and company objectives
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements
• Evaluate the financial viability of proposed deals and assess their potential impact on overall profitability
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of new business transactions from initiation to closure
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients to uncover additional cross-selling opportunities