Aquaculture Market Development & Commercial Manager

• Vetsark is seeking an experienced, commercially driven professional to lead aquaculture market development, strategic partnerships, commercial growth, and project implementation.
• The ideal candidate must have strong experience in Nigeria's aquaculture sector, particularly in market development, fish sales and distribution, value chain development, and multi-stakeholder project management.
• This is not a fish farm management or production supervision role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead aquaculture access to market development projects, ensuring effective implementation and measurable commercial results.
• Drive fish sales, market expansion, buyer acquisition, and commercial growth.
• Develop strategic partnerships across the aquaculture value chain.
• Strengthen market linkages, supply chains, and commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate stakeholders, project teams, budgets, and performance targets.
• Identify and execute new business opportunities in the aquaculture sector.
• Monitor project performance, profitability, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the aquaculture sector, including at least 3 years in market development, commercial operations, or development project management.
• Proven experience managing aquaculture development programmes or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in fish marketing, distribution, buyer acquisition, or agribusiness commercialisation.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria's aquaculture markets and value chains.
• Excellent project management, business development, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience with donor-funded aquaculture programmes is an added advantage.

What We're Looking For

• A commercially-minded and results-oriented professional who can develop markets, build partnerships, drive profitable sales, and successfully execute aquaculture development projects.
• Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to fish farming or production supervision are unlikely to meet the requirements.