Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Clover is looking for a Manager: Business Development to investigate via different channels to find partners to expand food operations in the South and Sub-Saharan Africa region and establish new and maintain ongoing potential partner relations.

Minimum Requirements

Honours degree Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level Experience in working with senior management People management experience Business English: Fluent Computer literacy (Advanced) Code 08 Driver's license Travel off-site/ overnight stay Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and identify new business relations

Ensure effective business relations are established and a point of interest is initiated Prepare post meeting summary and business analysis/due diligence and establish if further discussions are necessary and present to business project team Provide information required for financial analysis and business case from potential partner Maintain ongoing relations and communication with unsuccessful potential partners to ensure possible change in interest Maintain relationship until completed and successful transition

Investigate different channels to find partners to expand food operations in

South and Sub-Saharan Africa


Conduct technical due diligence exercises Evaluate potential Co-Packers and/or joint ventures Ensure reliability, right cost and quality Ensure legal compliance

Manage projects in new countries

Draw up a master plan for the proposed project Prepare the estimated cost to apply for required CAPEX in terms of Production and Supply Chain Nominate members for the project team Report regularly on project progress Submit final proposal for approval Do tracking to meet with set due dates Provide support to ensure successful transition to either Co-Packer management or Clover integration

Investigate the current internal market to establish potential

Evaluate suitable partners to meet Clover standards


Ensure acceptable quality, equipment and service levels Evaluate the potential for production capacity Liaise with internal team members Determine and motivate delivery potential on required products

Report on assignments

Give ongoing feedback on progress and barriers Ensure progress and provide accurate information to Management

Manage staff

Ensure optimal utilisation of staff Apply consistent discipline Train and develop staff Conduct warehouse meetings and ensure effective communication to all Liaise and communicate with management in all departments * Set objectives, manage and measure performance of subordinates