Market Linkage Coordinator (MLC)

AgriYuvaa; Gujarat; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

FarmRise One – An initiative by Bayer CropScience Limited seeks a Market Linkage Coordinator (MLC) to connect smallholder farmers with input and output markets and support FPO-led agricultural operations. Location-based responsibilities span Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat with full-time field work and significant travel.

The role emphasizes farmer engagement, agronomic guidance, seed bookings, and building durable relations with FPOs to ensure robust market linkages across districts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Rural Development.
• Freshers and candidates with 1–2 years of experience can apply.
• Candidates should be comfortable with field-based work and farmer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate seed bookings and timely delivery through FPOs.
• Provide agronomic support and crop advisory to farmers.
• Promote agri-inputs and generate village-level demand.
• Build farmer and FPO relationships.
• Support post-harvest procurement and market linkages.

Skills

Farmer engagement

Communication

Field-based work

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Rural Development

Job description

FarmRise One Hiring Market Linkage Coordinator (MLC) – FPO, an initiative by Bayer CropScience Limited, is hiring Market Linkage Coordinators to connect smallholder farmers with input and output markets and support FPO-led agricultural operations.

Position: Market Linkage Coordinator (MLC)
Company: FarmRise One – An initiative by Bayer CropScience Limited
Role: FPO – Market Linkage Coordinator
Department: Market Linkage / Field Operations
Locations: Various districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 1–2 years
Freshers: Can also apply
Salary: Competitive, as per industry standards

Focus Districts

Maharashtra: Pune, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Nanded, Nashik, Amravati, Dhule
Madhya Pradesh: Sagar, Jabalpur, Seoni
Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Himmatnagar, Banaskantha, Bhavnagar, Mahuva, Rajkot, Junagadh, Surat

Eligibility

• Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Rural Development
• Freshers and candidates with 1–2 years of experience can apply.
• Candidates should be comfortable with field-based work and farmer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate seed bookings and timely delivery through FPOs.
• Provide agronomic support and crop advisory to farmers.
• Promote agri-inputs and generate village-level demand.
• Build farmer and FPO relationships.
• Support post-harvest procurement and market linkages.

Candidate Profile

• Good knowledge of agriculture and farming practices
• Strong communication and farmer engagement skills
• Ability to work with FPOs and rural communities
• Willingness to travel and work in the field
• Interest in market linkage and agribusiness operations