Fresh Produce Business Development Officer

Urban Greens Ltd is seeking a Fresh Produce Business Development Officer in Uganda to expand their market for aquaponics and hydroponics produce and fish. This full-time role focuses on opening new accounts with supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, distributors, and processors, negotiating contracts, and fostering long-term buyer relationships. The position is ideal for someone with experience in the fresh food, hospitality, or FMCG sectors and a strong commercial mindset. Urban Greens operates demo farms in Kampala and supports a network of over 50 urban growers, aiming to drive sustainable urban food production and job creation in Uganda.

What it offers

• Full-time position in Uganda (Kampala).
• Opportunity to expand market reach for aquaponics and hydroponics produce and fish.
• Focus on negotiating offtake contracts and building long-term buyer relationships with supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, caterers, distributors, and processors.
• Role aligned with sustainable urban food production and environmental benefits.

Who can apply

Applicants should have experience in the fresh food, hospitality, or FMCG sectors, with a commercially minded approach to market expansion and buyer relationships. No specific educational background is mentioned, but prior experience in sales, business development, or procurement is highly valued.

How to apply

• Apply by October 25, 2026.

Good to know

• The application deadline is October 25, 2026.
• The role is full-time with no explicit mention of salary, benefits, or required education level.
• Experience in fresh produce sales, food industry buyers, or contract negotiations is preferred.
• No language requirements are specified for this role.

Key concrete facts:

• Location: Uganda, Kampala.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Deadline: 2026-10-25.
• Focus sectors: Supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, distributors, processors.
• Key responsibilities: Market expansion, contract negotiation, buyer relationship building.