Business Manager AMEA-Asia

Werkenbijbejo; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Supplementary insurance

Vacation and wellness days

OpenUp program

BejoFit program

Job summary

Bejo is seeking a Business Manager AMEA-Asia to bridge cultures and lead commercial activities across Russia, Kazakhstan, Japan, Indonesia and select Asia markets. You will translate regional strategies into actionable plans, manage relationships with employees, dealers and customers, and drive sustainable growth.

A Master’s degree and 5+ years in international leadership are required. You will report to the Dutch headquarters, collaborate across teams, and travel up to a quarter of the year.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in business/management or agriculture.
• Proven leadership experience of 5+ years in an international or multicultural environment.
• People‑oriented leadership style with strong cultural awareness.
• Broad experience in commercial roles in agriculture or the food sector (seed industry preferred).
• Excellent English language skills; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of time, based in the Netherlands or subregion.

Responsibilities

• Support General Managers and Sales Managers by closely tracking local sales developments and needs.
• Translate crop plans into effective Marketing & Sales Plans and build strong customer relationships.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports while fostering engagement and accountability.
• Drive regional strategies into regional plans, monitor risks, set priorities and plan investments.
• Collaborate across Asia subregion, cultures and markets to drive growth and ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership (international)

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Master’s Degree in business/management or agriculture

Job description

To execute our strategy worldwide, Bejo companies are specialised in breeding, production and sales of our vegetable seed. Our activities around the world are organised in three regions to be prepared for further growth. To manage part of the sales activities within the region AMEA (Africa, Middle East & Asia), we are looking for a Business Manager that can build bridges between people and cultures.

As Business Manager, you will support General Managers and Sales Managers by closely tracking local developments and needs in sales, translating crop plans into effective Marketing & Sales Plans, and building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Your goal will be to ensure excellent execution of operations and achieve healthy financial results, with a strong focus on people, culture, finance, and compliance within the assigned entities. You will contribute to the formulation of regional strategies by providing insights into internal and external sales developments. You will translate these strategies into regional plans, set goals, monitor risks, determine priorities, and plan investments.

You will lead, coach, and support your direct reports while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous development. You will provide clear direction, stimulate entrepreneurship, and empower teams to achieve their objectives. Operating across Asia subregion, you will demonstrate strong cultural awareness, embrace diverse perspectives, and build trusted, long-term relationships with employees, dealers, and customers. Through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing, you will drive technological advancement and business growth while ensuring exceptional customer service and customer satisfaction.

The Business Manager will focus on Bejo's commercial activities acrossRussia, Kazakhstan, Japan, Indonesia and selected distributor markets in Asia.Working closely Asian Crop Management and with colleagues responsible for other key Asian markets. Operating across a wide range of markets, cultures and customer segments, the role offers significant opportunities to drive growth and strengthen Bejo's market position in the region.

This is what you get from us

At Bejo, you work in a committed family business with an informal and collegial atmosphere, where you are given ample room to develop your talent and maintain a good work-life balance. We invest in your growth, vitality, and sustainable employability, and offer an employment benefits package that suits what you need to enjoy your work.

For the role of Business Manager AMEA-Asia, you will receive, among other things:

• Study and development opportunities, career advancement opportunities, and various vitality provisions (such as OpenUp and #BejoFit).
• Good pension scheme and supplementary insurance
• Vacation and wellness days in accordance with the Tuinzaden CAO
• Active employee association that organizes various company activities - drinks and outings
• Social commitment, with a strong focus on sustainability and global food supply.

About you

To successfully perform the role of Business Manager, you demonstrate strong leadership qualities and a people-centric management style, enabling you to lead effectively across diverse cultures and regions. You recognize that success in Asia is built on trust, patience, and the ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships. With a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and intercultural dynamics, you create strong partnerships with employees, dealers, customers, and other stakeholders.

Preferably, you have a solid understanding of the industry and regional market environment. You are skilled at balancing local market needs with the strategic priorities of the Dutch headquarters, acting as a bridge between cultures and ensuring effective collaboration and alignment. Through your strategic mindset, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills, you drive sustainable business growth, innovation, and high-performing teams.

You have the following qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (or proven work and thinking level) in business/management or agriculture,
• Proven leadership experience from 5 years in an international or multicultural environment;
• A respectful, people-oriented leadership style with strong cultural awareness.
• Broad experience in commercial jobs in agriculture or food sector (seed industry is preferred),
• Excellent English language skills, and proficiency in other relevant languages is a plus
• You could be based in the Netherlands or within subregion, and like traveling (up to 25% of your time).

I would like to tell you more

Would you like to know more about this vacancy? Please contact Sergey Kalinenkov, Head of Region AMEA, by phone [phone].

Bejo is committed to an inclusive workplace, values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Do not hesitate to apply regardless of whether you meet all the criteria.

* We do not appreciate acquisition as a result of this vacancy

Working at Agriculture & Sales

Do you enjoy making green ideas come to fruition? In the Cultivation & Agribusiness work area, passionate colleagues work together on the global production, crop care and sale of vegetable seeds.

Second interview with (team) manager and PC&O Advisor