State Head — Karnataka

Agvantex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Agvantex in Bengaluru invites a State Business Head – Karnataka to own the state P&L, drive revenue growth and gross margin optimization, and architect a robust three-tier distribution network. You will lead a high-performing field team, accelerate market adoption of advanced bio-protocols for high-value crops, and leverage distributor and FPO networks across Hubli-Dharwad.

This is a field-based, high-impact leadership role requiring travel and an entrepreneurial mindset to scale operations from

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in agri-inputs, crop protection, or agri-biologicals.
• Deep familiarity with North Karnataka cotton and pulse belt.
• Proven experience launching new territories from zero to self-sustaining operations.
• Experience managing field sales teams and setting field accountability.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in ambiguity.
• Existing relationships with distributors, FPOs, and agricultural offices in Hubli-Dharwad.
• Experience selling biological or cooperative/FPO-based channel selling.
• Willingness to travel aggressively for 18–20 field days per month.
• No salary ceiling for exceptional talent.

Responsibilities

• Owns revenue generation and gross margin optimization across the state.
• Architects a robust three-tier distribution network.
• Manages a high-performing field team.
• Accelerates market adoption of advanced bio-protocols for high-value crops.

Skills

Leadership

Field sales

Relationship network

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ambiguity tolerance

Travel readiness

Job description

The State Business Head – Karnataka is a high-impact, field-based leadership role responsible for the entire regional profit and loss (P&L). This position owns all revenue generation and gross margin optimization across the state. The leader will architect a robust three-tier distribution network, manage a high-performing field team, and accelerate the market adoption of advanced bio-protocols for high-value crops.

Requirements

• Experience : 8–15 years in agri-inputs, crop protection, or agri-biologicals.
• Geographic Knowledge : Deep familiarity with the North Karnataka cotton and pulse belt.
• Track Record : Proven experience launching new territories from zero to self-sustaining operations.
• Leadership : Prior experience managing field sales teams and setting field accountability.
• Mindset : Entrepreneurial attitude with a strong ability to thrive in ambiguity.
• Language & Network : Existing relationships with distributors, FPOs, and agricultural offices in Hubli-Dharwad.
• Sales Background : Experience selling biological or handling cooperative/FPO-based channel selling.
• Travel Flexibility : Willingness to travel aggressively for 18–20 field days a month.
• No Salary Ceiling for Exceptional Talent