Assistant Manager, Cattle (Integration & Sales)

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Master of Science (M.Sc) in Animal Husbandry, or DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from a reputed university.

• MBA or Masters in Marketing / International Business will be considered an added advantage.

• Age 25 to 35 years

• Deep understanding of the Bangladeshi livestock market, rural supply chains, and seasonal trading patterns.

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (both in English and Bengali).

• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven reporting.

• Willingness to travel frequently to rural hubs, contract farms, and livestock markets across the country.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 to 5 year(s) of professional experience in poultry, cattle, or agro-based integration and sales sectors.

• Applicants with experience in leading agro-conglomerates or large-scale dairy/cattle projects will receive preference.

Job Context

We are seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and experienced professional for the role of Assistant Manager, Cattle (Integration & Sales). The successful candidate will drive our cattle integration business model, oversee contract farming partnerships, manage the supply chain, and maximize live cattle and meat sales revenues. This role requires a blend of field-level operational excellence, strong relationship management with farmers/traders, and strategic sales execution to achieve company targets.

Cattle Integration & Operations Management

• Expand Business Model: Successfully manage and scale the company's cattle integration (contract farming) model and onboard new progressive commercial farmers into the network.

• Field Supervision: Monitor cattle daily health, weight gain, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), and overall farm productivity through regular field visits and technical audits.

• Logistics & Input Support: Ensure timely and efficient distribution of quality cattle feed, medicine, and veterinary technical support to all integrated partner farms.

• Biosecurity Compliance: Strictly implement biosecurity guidelines and animal welfare standards across all partner farms to prevent disease outbreaks.

Sales, Marketing & Business Development

• Target Achievement: Drive live cattle and meat sales channels to successfully achieve the company's monthly and annual revenue targets.

• B2B Network Building: Develop and strengthen institutional relationships with corporate buyers, meat processing companies, chain super-shops, hotels/restaurants, and traditional wholesale livestock traders.

• Seasonal Sales Campaigns: Design and execute strategic sales and marketing campaigns focusing on seasonal demand spikes, particularly targeting the Eid-ul-Adha market.

• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market research on current livestock trends, supply-demand gaps, and competitor pricing to formulate effective pricing strategies.

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Livestock Sourcing: Oversee the sourcing and procurement of healthy, quality calves and feeder cattle from reliable markets and breeders at competitive prices.

• Livestock Logistics: Manage the transportation and logistics of live animals from sources to integrated farms and sales hubs, minimizing transit weight loss and mortality risks.

Team Management & Financial Control

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and evaluate the performance of field technical officers and sales executives by setting clear key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare daily sales dashboards, farmer profitability matrices, and market intelligence reports to present regular updates to top management.

• Credit & Recovery Management: Monitor receivables and ensure timely credit recovery from dealers and corporate buyers to maintain a healthy company cash flow.