We are looking for a self-starter who can take ownership over leading business improvements in a fast-moving environment. This role will be approximately 50% ongoing operations management and 50% strategic projects.
 

• Streamlining the sales process from initial customer identification to trial set-up and management to closing. Designing and implementing systems and processes to make the sales process more efficient and effective
• Developing distribution partnerships with large and small-scale distributors
• Mapping of high-potential customer segments (e.g. vegetable exporters, input distributors, flower farms, etc.) and generation of leads
• Leading research and analysis for market entry strategies for R&D stage byproducts (e.g. liquid fertilizer, crystalline fertilizer, animal feed, biochar)
• Market analysis of new, innovative agricultural products (e.g. grow bags, fertilizer blends, propagation solutions, etc.)
• Recruiting and onboarding salespeople and field trials assistants
• Collaborating on grant proposals and reports to launch new initiatives in byproducts or open up new sales channels

• Minimum of 2 years work experience. Preference for those with experience in social enterprise or consulting
• Bachelors or Masters degree
• Demonstrated ability to own and improve operational structures and run greenfield strategy projects
• A self-starter who can work with a high-degree of autonomy
• Strong communication skills – verbal, written, and computer
• Willingness to work in a variety of conditions including field and office
• A combination of local and international experience preferred
• More fundamentally, we believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change, and we seek people who believe their skills will bring about that transformative change.