General Manager - Sales

Date: 2 Jun 2026

Country: Mozambique

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Olam Agri is a market leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 35 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, wheat milling & pasta, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, animal feed & protein, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar & bioenergy and risk management solutions, Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with 45.1 million MT in volume handled in 2024. Focused on transforming food, feed and fibre for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably and strive for a food-secure future. Olam Agri Holdings Limited, which holds the Olam Agri business, is a 64.6% owned subsidiary of Olam Group. 35.4% of Olam Agri Holdings is owned by SALIC International Investment Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olam Agri’s strategic partner The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Company.

Job Description

The General Manager – Sales is responsible for leading the development and execution of the organisation’s sales strategy at a general level. This role involves setting sales targets, defining sales territories, and creating actionable plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives. The position also includes oversight of market development, customer acquisition, performance monitoring, and financial stewardship within the sales function.

Key Deliverables

Sales Strategy: Develop and implement sales plans, targets, and territory structures.
Market Development: Analyse trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities; support new product launches and promotional campaigns.
Customer Acquisition: Expand the customer base through lead generation, market research, and strategic outreach.
Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs, evaluate team performance, and implement improvements.
Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market dynamics to refine sales approaches.
Budget Oversight: Manage sales budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Forecasting: Predict sales trends to guide planning and strategy adjustments.
Client Relationships: Maintain key partnerships and lead high-level negotiations.

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.