Sales Manager - Day Old Chicks
2026-01-08T06:10:43+00:00
Parrogate Ginneries Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Sales & Retail, Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors
2026-01-24T17:00:00+00:00
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About Supra Animal Nutrition:
Supra Animal Nutrition is a trusted and fast-growing brand committed to delivering high-quality animal feed solutions that drive healthier livestock, improved farm productivity, and sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong focus on Poultry, Dairy, and Pig nutrition, we produce scientifically formulated feeds designed to meet the nutritional needs of animals at every stage of growth.
Our product portfolio includes:
- Poultry Feeds: Broiler Starter, Grower, Finisher, and Layer feeds that support optimal growth, high egg production, and overall profitability.
- Pig Feeds: Complete feed solutions promoting healthy development and improved yields.
- Dairy Feeds: Balanced rations that enhance milk production, animal wellbeing, and farm efficiency.
At Supra, we combine advanced nutrition science, strict quality control, and farmer-focused innovation to deliver consistent, reliable results. Our mission is to empower farmers with feed solutions that enhance animal health, boost performance, and increase profitability.
Reporting to:
Head of Sales / Commercial Director
Job Purpose:
To drive sales growth and market penetration of Day-Old Chicks (Broilers & Layers) by managing relationships with commercial poultry farmers, distributors, and institutional customers, while ensuring volume growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales & Business Development
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow DOC volumes among commercial farmers, integrators, and large poultry operations.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets (volume, revenue, margin).
- Identify new business opportunities, regions, and large farm accounts.
- Manage pricing, discounts, and contracts in line with company policy.
2. Customer Relation Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial poultry farmers, hatcheries, and key distributors.
- Act as the main point of contact for key accounts.
- Provide technical guidance (in coordination with technical teams) on chick handling, brooding, and performance.
3. Order Planning and Forecasting
- Forecast DOC demand accurately to support hatchery production planning.
- Coordinate with hatchery, production, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage order cycles, confirmations, and customer communication.
4. Market Intelligence and Reporting
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing.
- Gather feedback on chick quality, performance, and customer needs.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and market insights for management.
5. Team and Channel Management
- Support and guide sales officers, depot teams, and distributors.
- Train customers and sales staff on DOC handling best practices.
- Work closely with feed, veterinary, and technical teams for integrated solutions.
6. Compliance and Quality
- Ensure adherence to biosecurity, animal welfare, and regulatory standards.
- Handle customer complaints professionally and ensure timely resolution.
7. Skills and Competencies:
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Commercial acumen and result orientation
- Knowledge of poultry production economics
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight delivery timelines
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Willingness to travel extensively
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in poultry sales, hatchery operations, or animal feed / livestock sales.
- Strong understanding of broiler and layer production cycles.
- Proven experience working with commercial poultry farmers.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow DOC volumes among commercial farmers, integrators, and large poultry operations.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets (volume, revenue, margin).
- Identify new business opportunities, regions, and large farm accounts.
- Manage pricing, discounts, and contracts in line with company policy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial poultry farmers, hatcheries, and key distributors.
- Act as the main point of contact for key accounts.
- Provide technical guidance (in coordination with technical teams) on chick handling, brooding, and performance.
- Forecast DOC demand accurately to support hatchery production planning.
- Coordinate with hatchery, production, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage order cycles, confirmations, and customer communication.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing.
- Gather feedback on chick quality, performance, and customer needs.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and market insights for management.
- Support and guide sales officers, depot teams, and distributors.
- Train customers and sales staff on DOC handling best practices.
- Work closely with feed, veterinary, and technical teams for integrated solutions.
- Ensure adherence to biosecurity, animal welfare, and regulatory standards.
- Handle customer complaints professionally and ensure timely resolution.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Commercial acumen and result orientation
- Knowledge of poultry production economics
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight delivery timelines
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in poultry sales, hatchery operations, or animal feed / livestock sales.
- Strong understanding of broiler and layer production cycles.
- Proven experience working with commercial poultry farmers.
JOB-695f4a637079e
Vacancy title:
Sales Manager - Day Old Chicks
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Sales & Retail, Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors]
Jobs at:
Parrogate Ginneries Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, January 24 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About Supra Animal Nutrition:
Supra Animal Nutrition is a trusted and fast-growing brand committed to delivering high-quality animal feed solutions that drive healthier livestock, improved farm productivity, and sustainable agricultural practices. With a strong focus on Poultry, Dairy, and Pig nutrition, we produce scientifically formulated feeds designed to meet the nutritional needs of animals at every stage of growth.
Our product portfolio includes:
- Poultry Feeds: Broiler Starter, Grower, Finisher, and Layer feeds that support optimal growth, high egg production, and overall profitability.
- Pig Feeds: Complete feed solutions promoting healthy development and improved yields.
- Dairy Feeds: Balanced rations that enhance milk production, animal wellbeing, and farm efficiency.
At Supra, we combine advanced nutrition science, strict quality control, and farmer-focused innovation to deliver consistent, reliable results. Our mission is to empower farmers with feed solutions that enhance animal health, boost performance, and increase profitability.
Reporting to:
Head of Sales / Commercial Director
Job Purpose:
To drive sales growth and market penetration of Day-Old Chicks (Broilers & Layers) by managing relationships with commercial poultry farmers, distributors, and institutional customers, while ensuring volume growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales & Business Development
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow DOC volumes among commercial farmers, integrators, and large poultry operations.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets (volume, revenue, margin).
- Identify new business opportunities, regions, and large farm accounts.
- Manage pricing, discounts, and contracts in line with company policy.
2. Customer Relation Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial poultry farmers, hatcheries, and key distributors.
- Act as the main point of contact for key accounts.
- Provide technical guidance (in coordination with technical teams) on chick handling, brooding, and performance.
3. Order Planning and Forecasting
- Forecast DOC demand accurately to support hatchery production planning.
- Coordinate with hatchery, production, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage order cycles, confirmations, and customer communication.
4. Market Intelligence and Reporting
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing.
- Gather feedback on chick quality, performance, and customer needs.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and market insights for management.
5. Team and Channel Management
- Support and guide sales officers, depot teams, and distributors.
- Train customers and sales staff on DOC handling best practices.
- Work closely with feed, veterinary, and technical teams for integrated solutions.
6. Compliance and Quality
- Ensure adherence to biosecurity, animal welfare, and regulatory standards.
- Handle customer complaints professionally and ensure timely resolution.
7. Skills and Competencies:
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Commercial acumen and result orientation
- Knowledge of poultry production economics
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight delivery timelines
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- Willingness to travel extensively
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in poultry sales, hatchery operations, or animal feed / livestock sales.
- Strong understanding of broiler and layer production cycles.
- Proven experience working with commercial poultry farmers.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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