Port Vila, Efate
SALES MANAGER – GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
Trade & Farm • Full-time
Job Vacancy: Sales Manager – Government Projects
Location: Port Vila
Company: Trade & Farm
Trade & Farm is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-oriented Sales Manager – Government Projects to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business growth through government projects, managing tender opportunities, leading project delivery, and overseeing a large team to achieve company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and secure government business opportunities and projects.
- Source, prepare, and submit government tenders, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government ministries, agencies, and key stakeholders throughout Vanuatu.
- Lead and manage government projects from planning through to successful completion.
- Develop and implement sales and business development strategies to achieve company targets.
- Manage, supervise, and motivate a team of 30+ employees, ensuring high performance and productivity.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training to staff to support their professional development.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
- Prepare sales reports, project updates, and performance reports for senior management.
- Ensure all staff comply with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Promote a positive, professional, and customer-focused workplace culture.
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5–10 years of proven experience in sales management, government projects, business development, or a similar leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience in managing government tenders and procurement processes.
- Strong network and established relationships with government departments and agencies in Vanuatu are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and consistently deliver results.
- Experience leading and managing teams of 30 or more employees.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and project management abilities.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and achieve sales and project targets.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
- Ni-Vanuatu applicants are preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- The opportunity to contribute to major government projects and the continued growth of Trade & Farm.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and copies of relevant qualifications and certificates. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their experience in sales management, tender management, and team leadership.
Please submit your applications to Human Resources Department:
Email: hr@tf.vu or andrew@tf.vu mail to Alubat T/as Trade & Farm, PO Box 1166, PORT VILA no later than 24th July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
- Identify, develop, and secure government business opportunities and projects.
- Source, prepare, and submit government tenders, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government ministries, agencies, and key stakeholders throughout Vanuatu.
- Lead and manage government projects from planning through to successful completion.
- Develop and implement sales and business development strategies to achieve company targets.
- Manage, supervise, and motivate a team of 30+ employees, ensuring high performance and productivity.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training to staff to support their professional development.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
- Prepare sales reports, project updates, and performance reports for senior management.
- Ensure all staff comply with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Promote a positive, professional, and customer-focused workplace culture.
- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5–10 years of proven experience in sales management, government projects, business development, or a similar leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience in managing government tenders and procurement processes.
- Strong network and established relationships with government departments and agencies in Vanuatu are highly desirable.