Sales and Marketing Officer
Jentan Fish Hatchery & Farms Limited · Ozubulu, Anambra
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About the role
Sales and Marketing Officer
Jentan Fish Hatchery & Farms Limited is seeking a Sales and Marketing Officer to develop and implement sales, marketing, and business-development strategies for an integrated aquaculture operation using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement marketing and sales strategies for fingerlings, juveniles, fresh fish, smoked fish, training, consultancy, and other services
- Lead pre-launch and post-launch market-awareness campaigns and brand-visibility initiatives
- Identify and develop markets among fish farmers, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, traders, distributors, and households
- Manage digital presence across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp Business, and company website
- Generate leads, maintain customer and distributor databases, and convert enquiries into confirmed orders
- Conduct market research on customer demand, competitor activities, product preferences, pricing, and distribution channels
- Coordinate production of marketing materials (flyers, brochures, advertisements, catalogues, promotional videos)
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on leads, campaign performance, customer engagement, and sales opportunities
- Ensure all marketing claims and promotional content are accurate, professional, and compliant with regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Agricultural Economics, Fisheries, Aquaculture, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in marketing, sales, business development, digital marketing, agriculture, aquaculture, or food production
- Practical knowledge of customer acquisition, sales conversion, distributor development, and relationship management
- Strong marketing and sales ability with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good digital marketing, social media management, and content planning skills
- Strong negotiation, relationship-management, and customer-service skills
- Ability to interpret market data, prepare clear reports, and meet performance targets
- High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Experience in fish farming and aquaculture marketing is an advantage
- Experience as a fish marketer in the Southeast is an advantage
Salary
Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability. May include performance-based incentives linked to agreed marketing and sales targets.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to sales@jentanfisheries.com with copy to chigosus@gmail.com, using "Application for Marketing Officer" as the email subject:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief cover letter explaining suitability for the role
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Contact details of two professional referees
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Jentan Fish Hatchery & Farms Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.
Follow the application instructions in the How to Apply section of the role description above (email, phone, or link as posted by the employer).