Chief Executive Officer - Agri

Company : An Agri-Input startup with patented products that have won many awards at various domestic and international fora. It is well funded by known investors and PE funds.

Role: CEO

Location: Chennai

Role Summary: Our client is looking forward to hire a CEO to facilitate Business development, deploy S&M strategy and raise investments to build a robust team and scale for the same.

Candidate attributes:

a) Marketing (in the sense of creating product concept and successfully taking it to market)

b) Sales and Distribution - especially in rural areas, preferably Agri biz

c) Start up experience is a must

d) P & L responsibility and understanding

e) Team and stakeholder management

f) Fund raising experience in a startup preferred

g] An experience in Agri Business would be suggestive and an additional preferred quality

Short job description:

- Oversee the formation of business partnerships and negotiation of contracts.

- Lead company's planning and execution of strategies to increase sales and company growth.

- Manage business development and sales staff.

Detailed Role:

- Developing and executing company sales and marketing plans, including implementing new ideas and tools for the company.

- Work closely with a team of salespeople, management and lower-level employees.

- Secure contracts with new customers, as well as manage ongoing contracts.

- Develop and maintain a network of contacts within and outside of the company.

- To raise funds periodically to sustain operations and increase the valuation of the company by directing right innovations and exploring the market fit

Remuneration:

Fixed and a variable component, along with ESOP options based on the profile of the candidate