Kano State Agricultural & Agro-Allied Manufacturing & Production

Business Development Officer at Zeenab Foods Limited

Posted

  • Company: Zeenab Foods Limited
  • Location: Kano, Nigeria
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Deadline: 18 November 2026

About the role

Zeenab Foods Limited is a Nigerian food processing and agro-commodity trading company based in Abuja. We are looking for a Business Development Officer to join our team in Kano. This full-time role focuses on sourcing agricultural commodities and building strong relationships with suppliers across Northern Nigeria.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with farmers, suppliers, and commodity traders.
  • Source potential suppliers of agricultural commodities in Kano and neighbouring states.
  • Conduct market research and monitor commodity prices and availability.
  • Negotiate competitive sourcing arrangements.
  • Develop and maintain a database of suppliers and business partners.
  • Identify new commodity sourcing and business opportunities.
  • Conduct field visits to farms, markets, and aggregation centres.
  • Prepare market intelligence and business development reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or a related discipline.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, agro-commodities sourcing, or commodity trading.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Good knowledge of Northern Nigerian agricultural markets.
  • Ability to undertake field assignments and travel when required.
  • Fluency in Hausa and English is an advantage.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and a brief application letter to careers@zeenabgroup.com. Please use the Job Title as the subject of your email. The application deadline is 18th November, 2026.

Apply by email: careers@zeenabgroup.com