Operations and Sales Manager

Nacre Capital; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Seed-X is seeking an Operations and Sales Manager to drive growth in Turkey's vegetable seed markets. You will lead sales of AI-powered seed analysis and sorting solutions, manage day-to-day operations, and build relationships with seed companies, breeders, and producers.

This hunter role requires hands-on, commercially driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced tech startup, are willing to travel within Turkey, and can translate technical value into business impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Ambitious with a strong sales mindset for high-value B2B tech solutions.
• Direct sales experience in vegetable seed or AgTech is a plus.
• Technical product sales requiring understanding of AI/data.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor AI-driven seed analysis systems.
• Conduct phenotyping assessments using company software.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for Seed-X in Turkey.
• Identify and secure new business with seed companies and breeders.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.

Skills

English proficiency

CRM Proficiency

Sales orientation

Tech savviness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Agriculture or related field

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

About Seed-X:

Seed-X is an innovative, high-growth AgTech company revolutionizing the AgriTech industry. We leverage proprietary AI, machine vision, and deep learning algorithms to analyze seeds at the individual level, providing unmatched insights into genetic purity, quality, and germination potential. Our technology enables breeders and producers to drastically improve seed quality, increase yields, and ensure a more secure and sustainable food future. Join us as we transform the global seed and grain supply chain.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, and results-driven Operations and Sales Manager to support our operations, day-to-day activities, and spearhead the growth and adoption of Seed-X's cutting-edge AI technology within the vital Turkish vegetable seed markets.

This is a hunter role for a hands-on, commercially astute individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You will be the face of Seed-X in your assigned territory, responsible for driving sales of our advanced seed analysis and sorting solutions to leading seed companies, breeders, and producers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring AI-driven seed sorting machines to process and analyze seed and grain batches.
• Conducting phenotyping assessments using our internally developed mobile software.
• Processing and structuring phenotypical data to support further AI training and algorithm development.
• Inspecting, monitoring, and controlling ongoing production processes to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Supporting the operations team with hands-on, practical tasks in a real startup production environment.
• Processing and administrative handling of new customer orders, including data entry, documentation, and internal coordination.
• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets for Seed-X's AI-powered solutions in Turkey.
• Proactively identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with major seed companies and vegetable breeders.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting, and trusting relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in the target market.
• Conduct deep market analysis to understand customer needs, competitive landscapes, emerging trends in vegetable seed and AgTech in your area.
• Utilize CRM software (e.g.HubSpot) rigorously to manage the entire sales pipeline, forecast accurately, and report on all sales activities and territory performance to senior management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Language: Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written).
• Approach: Positive, proactive, and responsible attitude, with a willingness to learn.
• Sales Orientation: Young, ambitious and sales oriented person ideally with a focus on high-value B2B technical solutions.
• Industry Expertise (Major Plus): Direct sales experience within the vegetable seed industry (e.g., selling vegetable seeds, crop protection, or related services) or Agri-Technology (AgTech) is a significant advantage.
• Tech Savvy: Strong understanding of new technologies, AI/data, and the ability to sell a technical, data-driven product rather than a commodity.
• CRM Proficiency: Knowledge and daily use of a major CRM platform (e.g.,HubSpot) for pipeline management and forecasting.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional Communication: Awesome presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse client profiles, from farm managers to C-level executives.
• Self-Starter & Young/Ambitious: Highly energetic, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously in a remote setup with an entrepreneurial mindset to drive market penetration.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within the assigned country to meet clients, attend industry events, and conduct on-site product demonstrations.
• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business, Marketing, or a related technical field is preferred.

Why Join Seed-X?

Be a Pioneer: Work at the intersection of AI and agriculture, selling a proprietary technology that is fundamentally changing how the world grows food.

High Impact Role: Directly influence the company's growth and the adoption of next-generation AgTech in key European markets.

Competitive Compensation: Receive a highly competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits package.