Business Head - Agriculture

adani capital pvt ltd; Ahmedabad District; Sur place; INR 3 000 000 - 6 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Adani Capital Pvt Ltd seeks a Business Head - Agri Responsibilities Head AgriFresh with strategic leadership to drive growth across farming, storage, and distribution of perishable goods. You will oversee KPI-driven operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure, quality, and compliance.

The role demands 16–18 years of leadership experience in agri-business or food-perishables, with a strong focus on profitability, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or related field; MBA in Agri-Business Marketing preferred.
• 16–18 years experience in leadership with a track record in growth and strategic management.
• Experience in food/perishable goods industry preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic direction and lead organizational growth.
• Oversee farming, storage, distribution operations, and KPI monitoring.
• Lead sales, marketing, and customer relationships to hit revenue targets.
• Drive digitization and ERP implementation for efficiency.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Sales & marketing leadership

Stakeholder management

People development

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or related field

MBA in Agri-Business Marketing or related field

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Business Head - Agri Responsibilities Head AgriFresh - AP

Strategic Leadership and Vision: Develop and articulate the strategic direction for the organization, with a focus on the broader vision. Drive organizational growth by identifying and leveraging market opportunities, aligning resources, and implementing innovative practices. Establish and monitor organizational KPIs, ensuring performance across core functions. Lead the transition to sustainable and scalable business practices, prioritizing efficiency, waste reduction, and market responsiveness.

Operational Oversight and Coordination:

Oversee end-to-end farming, storage, and distribution operations, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of perishable goods. Lead optimization of the performance of critical infrastructure such as cold storage facilities, controlled atmosphere storage, grading equipment, and distribution networks. Develop and enforce standardized operational procedures to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency across all processes. Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to ensure peak season readiness and effective resource allocation.

Commercial and Financial Management:

Lead the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals. Monitor financial performance, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and driving profitability across all business functions. Oversee pricing strategies, market positioning, and profitability analysis to enhance competitiveness in the market. Develop business cases for capital investment in technology, infrastructure, and market expansion.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

Champion the implementation of quality assurance protocols to ensure the highest standards of product freshness and safety. Ensure compliance with industry standards, food safety regulations (e.g., FSSAI), and environmental guidelines. Develop risk management strategies to address operational, regulatory, and financial risks effectively. Conduct audits at frequent interval and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and compliance.

Sales and Marketing Leadership:

Drive sales strategies to penetrate new markets, strengthen relationships with key customers, and achieve revenue targets. Oversee marketing initiatives, including branding, promotions, and market research, to enhance visibility and consumer engagement. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop campaigns and strategies for peak seasons and new product launches.

Team Leadership and Development:

Build and lead a high‑performing leadership team across all functions, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Contribute to development of talent management programs to enhance technical and leadership capabilities across the organization. Create a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback, innovation, and empowerment at all levels.

Technology and Process Innovation:

Drive digitization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, including ERP systems and supply chain technologies. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve farming, storage, and distribution processes. Foster cross‑functional collaboration to implement innovative solutions for process optimisation and waste reduction.

Stakeholder and Community Relations:

Act as the organization’s representative with external stakeholders, including farmers, distributors, regulatory bodies and industry associations. Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, government authorities, and sustainability organisations. Mediate and resolve escalated issues related to procurement, labour, civil law, and industrial relations in collaboration with HR and operational leaders.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Internal Stakeholders: Sales Operations Procurement Legal HR Corporate Services Finance Distribution Centers Central Finance IT ABEX Terminal Heads External Stakeholders: Vendors Distributors Auditors IT Regulatory Authorities

Qualifications

Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field MBA in Agri‑Business Marketing or a related field.

Work Experience:

Relevant experience of 16-18 years, preferably in a leadership position in a similar role with a proven-track record in driving organisational growth and strategic management.

Preferred Industry:

Experience in the food industry or perishable goods industry is preferred.