Manager Business Development

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC

A centerpiece of the Sri Lankan economy the Hayleys Group is amongst Sri Lankas largest and most respected diversified conglomerates. Accounting for USD 600 million of the countrys foreign earnings and 4.2% of the nations total export income Hayleys is a champion of sustainable innovation and represents one of Sri Lankas most prominent success stories. Explore the World of Hayleys at:.

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC areleading Regional Plantation Company and members of the Hayleys Group and account for the worlds most awarded and certified sustainable plantations on environmental friendliness community welfare people empowerment and ethical business standards.

KELANI VALLEY PLANTATIONS PLC (KVPL)

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC owns and manages approx.13000 hectares in equal extents of tea and rubber spanning three distinctive agro-climatic regions and provides direct employment to nearly 8000 workers.

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC is the worlds first plantation company to obtain the Regenagri certification and holds other prestigious certifications including the Rainforest Alliance Eco Label Sri Lanka and ISO 22000:2018 for all its black tea factories. The rubber plantations are also endorsed by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification and Organic Rubber certifications (USDA/NOP & EU) and the Company has Fair Rubber Certification.

We want young dedicated talented and dynamic individuals to join our teams.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Description

• Identify new business opportunities and potential markets for KVPL.
• Develop and execute business development projects and commercial initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients partners and industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for new products value addition exports and business expansion.
• Lead business negotiations and partnership discussions.
• Organize and participate in trade fairs business events and stakeholder programmes.
• Conduct market research and identify emerging business trends and opportunities.
• Work with internal teams to successfully implement business development strategies.
• Support the company in achieving its commercial and growth targets.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Management Agriculture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development commercial management marketing or a related field.
• Experience in the tea plantation agriculture FMCG or export sector will be an advantage.
• Strong skills in negotiation project management and business development.
• Excellent communication presentation and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong industry and business networks.
• Strong commercial thinking with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Good command of English and willingness to travel when required.