General Manager - AgriTech

Position: General Manager - AgriTech

Location: Fresno to Bakersfield is optimal. Possible: Southern California

International company with Agritech solution has formed a partnership with a major irrigation company. The joint project will monitor and provide information to the growers on irrigation demand and water usage.

We are recruiting a General Manager to lead our customer’s U.S. effort to grow in North America. The individual will act as a liaison with the company’s irrigation partner solidifying the relationship and managing growth opportunities. They will also work with end customers.

The GM will plan and monitor the day-to-day running of the business. They will also be responsible for customer success, supporting growers, revenue generation, and sales growth through the partnership.

Responsibilities:

• Setting clear and measurable goals (OKRs) for the company's US operations and working with the team to achieve these goals.

• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow the company's US business through and beyond the partnership.

• Working with the product development team to bring new added value, working closely with the company's research and development team, and collaborating with external partners and suppliers.

• Developing work routines with customers, including regular meetings, field days, and demo days, acting as the bridge between the end user and the R&D team.

• Responsible for managing the company's budget and financial performance in the US, including monitoring expenses, tracking revenue, and identifying ways to improve profitability.

• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and employees, and interacting with diverse partners, from field technicians to VP.

Experience:

• Degree in Agriculture / Business Administration / Marketing.

• Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with data.

• Ag-tech background and passion for the agriculture industry -must.

• In-depth knowledge of the agriculture industry.

• Proven experience as a Manager with Organizational and leadership ability.

• In-depth understanding of corporate governance and general management best practices.

• Ability to develop strategies and use performance OKRs.

• Problem-solving aptitude and self-motivated.

• Outstanding communication and people skills.

• Identify key staff in client companies to cultivate profitable relationships.

• A passion for customer retention and value creation.