Commercial Manager

Form Ghana Limited, a sustainable forestry and resource management leader, is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Commercial Manager.

This role is open exclusively to our talented internal staff. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a strategic role in driving Form Ghana’s commercial operations and contributing to our growth and sustainability.

Job Title: Commercial Manager
Job Grade: C5
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Berekum
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Application Deadline: Midday on 29 August 2025

JOB SUMMARY
The Commercial Manager implements and achieves the objectives and targets of the company’s commercial operations to ensure the effective marketing and sales of the company’s products and services.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Teak marketing and sales

• Conduct up-to-date market research
• Identify, liaise with and negotiate with potential buyers in Ghana
• Field visits with potential buyers
• Communicate weekly with buyers and provide them with daily production updates
• Manage and control the safe removal of sold logs from the plantation and prevent damage to company roads and property

Financial and risk management

• Produce and manage the annual commercial sales forecasting, planning and budgets.
• Manage client contracting and invoicing processes
• Develop and implement viable commercial strategies
• Develop and submit monthly harvesting and sales reports
• Identify and manage commercial risks, eg fire, damage to infrastructure

Compliance and reporting

• Manage the forest stewardship chain of custody
• Communicate regularly with the Forestry Commission and facilitate client liaison
• Manage felling permit applications and processes
• Write and submit bi-weekly and quarterly reports to the Forestry Commission
• Manage the renewal of Form Ghana’s property marks
• Regularly communicate with and provide feedback to the Forestry Operations Manager

Carbon Sales

• Support the carbon audit process
• Support the carbon marketing and sales processes

Additional

• Support the overall work of Form Ghana’s teams to ensure the effective delivery of our vision and culture ambition, and to meet our health, safety and environmental priorities.
• Stand in for the Forest Operations Manager when required by the CEO

ELIGIBILITY

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably Business Administration
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physically and mentally fit for the job
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Must have valid NHIS or related health insurance and national identity cards, and a national SSNIT number

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational, self-discipline, and administrative skills.
• An understanding of harvesting operations and forestry regulations would be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal communication, sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle challenges and situations
• Experience in mentoring and supporting team growth

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Deadline for applications is Midday on 29 August 2025.

Clearly state the position you are applying for on the cover page.
Your application must include a cover letter, an up-to-date CV and copies of your qualifications and relevant certificates.

You can post, hand-deliver or email your application documents to The Human Resources and Development Manager.

• Post: Form Ghana Limited, P.O Box SYI 211, Sunyani
• Email: hr@formghana.org
• Hand deliver: Form Ghana’s Sunyani, Berekum or Akumadan office.

Form Ghana is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women.
Applicants who did not hear from us by 5 September 2025 were not selected.