Country Lead Italy

Kireap Technologies India Private Limited; Italia; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in agri-solutions is hiring a representative in Italy for a joint venture aimed at improving market connectivity for farmers. The candidate will lead a pilot project, ensuring successful completion and compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in agriculture, commercial leadership experience, and a graduate/Master’s degree in a related field. This role includes a fixed salary with performance-based incentives, with the potential for advancement to Managing Director based on success.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master's degree from a premier institute.
• Experience in agriculture or agribusiness roles.
• Proven track record in commercial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the representative for KIREAP in Italy.
• Lead the pilot project in collaboration with the headquarters.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency in joint venture operations.
• Secure follow-up commercial contracts.

Skills

Strong farming/agri background

Commercial leadership

Interest in emerging technologies

Education

Graduate / Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration

Job description

Through Quantum, GenAI, and Blockchain, KIREAP integrates and empowers ecosystems to operate smarter-creating value across industries while drivingstronger economics, greater efficiency, and regenerative growth.

WithourfirstsolutioninAgricultureSupplyChainOptimization,KIREAPhasalready proven to support smallholder farmers in India with improved market connectivity and an increase in revenues. In addition, KIREAP’s remote sensing solutionsupports Insurers and Governments with fraud prevention while farmers benefit from faster claim processing.Forthatpurpose,KIREAPisgrowinginItalyandisintheprocessofsetting up a joint venture with a renowned international reinsurer. In 2026 KIREAP Italy will conduct a pilot until mid-year and subsequently secures and delivers on commercial contracts.

Roles and Responsibilities

The candidate will represent KIREAP in Italy as part of the Joint Venture. The aim is to successfully complete the pilot and secure/deliver on follow up commercial contracts. For this purpose, the candidate will:

• Be the representative of KIREAP in Italy and build relations to government, Farmers associations and industry partners
• Be the business lead for the successful completion of the pilot project, in collaboration with the Head of Remote Sensing and Head of International Expansion
• Ensure transparent, compliant and efficient JV operations on behalf of KIREAP on the ground in Italy, and be the bridge to the Headquarters
• Secure a follow up commercial contract

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong farming/agri background
• Commercial leadership track record
• Interest in emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Graduate / Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field Preferably from Premier Institute.

Compensation & Growth Plan

The role includes a fixed salary for the initial six months of the pilot, with a significant success-based component tied to securing follow-up commercial contracts. As KIREAP is planning to setup a standalone entity in Italy for offerings outside of the insurance industry, such as Agriculture Supply Chain Optimization, the candidate will be given the opportunity to become the Managing Director, depending on performance.