Chief Commercial Officer

Agraya GmbH; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international agricultural company based in Cologne is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to drive commercial strategy and lead a diverse team. The ideal candidate has a post-graduate degree in agriculture or business, 7+ years of senior leadership experience, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and an influential position within a committed team focused on advancing global farming practices.

Leistungen

Multicultural team

Competitive remuneration package

Active role in organizational development

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years of experience in senior commercial leadership roles.
• Proven success in driving growth in evolving environments.
• Deep understanding of agricultural and assurance sectors.

Aufgaben

• Build and lead the commercial team.
• Develop and execute comprehensive commercial strategy.
• Manage product portfolio to ensure market competitiveness.
• Engage global brands to promote certification standards.
• Drive cultural and operational shifts within the organization.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Innovation drive

Ausbildung

Post-graduate degree in agriculture, business, or marketing

Jobbeschreibung

AGRAYA GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, is the umbrella company behind the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label brands. With over 20 years of experience in standard setting and solution development, AGRAYA operates globally with the aim to empower agricultural supply chains with trusted intelligence that enhances operational efficiency.

Our goal is to redefine global agriculture as a force for equitable prosperity, ecological resilience, and human dignity—where farmers of every scale thrive as empowered partners in shaping a sustainable future.

We are looking for a Chief Commercial Officer (m/f/d) to lead our transformative journey to be commercially future-fit. If you’re seeking a new challenge where you have a direct impact on redefining the organization’s commercial strategy and leading an international, diverse team striving to make a lasting impact on the agricultural industry, this is the position for you!

The position is to be filled immediately with 39h/week.

Your key responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for building and leading our commercial team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
• You will develop and execute a comprehensive commercial strategy that aligns with the organization’s vision and goals while focusing on maintaining the core business, developing new products and identifying growth opportunities
• You will manage our entire product portfolio, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the market
• You will engage with global brands, retailers, and specifiers to promote the certification standard, ensuring continued support and relevance
• You will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• You will drive the cultural and operational shift within the organization, advocating for innovative practices and leveraging new technologies

What we are looking for:

• A post-graduate degree in the field of agriculture with a focus on business and marketing
• Min. 7 years of experience in a senior commercial leadership role, preferably within certification, agriculture, or a related sector
• Success in driving growth and innovation in a complex and constantly evolving environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of business fundamentals
• A deep understanding of market and value-chain dynamics, particularly in the agricultural and assurance sectors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as strong analytical skills
• The ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
• Proficiency in English (C1 level), any other languages are beneficial

What you can expect from us:

• A multicultural and value-driven team committed to advancing global farming practices, including food safety and social and environmental sustainability.
• A competitive remuneration package reflecting the scope and responsibility of the position
• An active and influential role in the ongoing development of a well-established international organization
• Close collaboration with the executive management team, including engagement in strategic decision-making and corporate direction

Caught your interest?

To get a better inside in our vision with AGRAYA, you are welcome to watch this video. We will be happy to read your motivation letter and CV. Please apply via our online form.

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