Executive - SC Agro
Core
Supervise a territory to ensure contract farming development for potatoes, managing relationships with farmers, traders, and government officials to drive seed-to-seed operations and sustainable agriculture agendas.
Role type
Territory Executive (Agro/Contract Farming)
Builds
Seed multiplication programs, contract farming agreements, and sustainable irrigation initiatives for potato crops.
Domain
Agriculture / Agribusiness / Contract Farming
Required skills
Contract farming management, stakeholder relationship building, government liaison, seed security management, irrigation implementation, data collection (Digital Field Diary), farmer coaching
Preferred skills
B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA in Agribusiness/Marketing/Supply Chain
Technologies
Digital Field Diary (DFD), drip irrigation systems, sprinkler irrigation systems
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new farmers/areas for seed multiplication; Execute contract farming proposals; Liaise with local government officials; Manage seed security and prevent pilferage; Coach farmers on Package of Practice (POP); Maintain dispatch records and procurement documentation; Arrange seed distribution and post-planting supervision.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on field execution