About The Role

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC

A centerpiece of the Sri Lankan economy, the Hayleys Group is amongst Sri Lanka's largest and most respected diversified conglomerates. Accounting for USD 600 million of the country’s foreign earnings and 4.2% of the nation’s total export income, Hayleys is a champion of sustainable innovation and represents one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent success stories. Explore the World of Hayleys at: www.hayleys.com .

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC are leading Regional Plantation Company and members of the Hayleys Group – and account for the world’s 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.13,000 hectares in equal extents of, tea and rubber, spanning three distinctive agro-climatic regions and provides direct employment to nearly 8,000 workers.

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC is the world’s 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

Bachelor’s 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.