General Manager - Agriculture

COMPANY PROFILE:

AWARDED FOR BEST PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE YEAR 2014. Best work environment, Employee friendly. We have expats working with us for more than 10 years!
Established in 1984 and headquartered in London, the Contec Global Group has a worldwide presence, with operations in Asia, Africa, Europe and America. As a company established on the platform of e-Governance and smart technologies, Contec Global is amongst the most experienced independent technology and systems organizations operating in developing countries. Today, the Group is engaged, globally, in providing integrated, systems-based solutions in the fields of Energy, Secure Technologies, Infrastructure and Hospitality.

Our experience working on large-scale security solutions projects, as well as our laterally integrated business interests, puts us in a unique position to provide seamless, end-to-end solutions for mega projects. With our worldwide presence and close associations with the governments of nations at the very highest levels, Contec Global is uniquely positioned to not just initiate and implement mega projects but to also influence policy makers on key issues.

The Group has a vast presence in India, Dubai, Africa, which continues to be our primary market, with mission critical, large-scale operations spanning the continent from Nigeria to Uganda, the Republic of Niger, Burundi, Congo DRC and Southern Sudan.
Deals with major Government projects in several countries across globe like assisting government of various countries in issuing work Visas, passports, driving licenses etc.
Some of the major Projects undertaken revolve around:

Biometrics: It provides automated authentication of people
Smart Cards: A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC)
E-Passports: E-Passport sols incorporate an array of up-to-the-minute technologies.
Structured Magnetics: It is used to protect plastic cards, paper-based documents.
E-Visas: The e-Visa is designed to automate your entire visa issuing process.

Apart from this the company has its presence in mobile manufacturing and selling, mobile wallets, national lottery, hospitality, Agriculture and oil and gas to name a few as well.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Should have detailed understanding of the Agriculture life cycle in African environment.
Developing and implementing an innovative and ambitious Agriculture strategy with a clear focus on scaling up of operations for our Framing Plant Tissue Culture and Bio Fertilizer verticals.
The position will functionally be responsible for identifying and analyzing agricultural requirements in a given geography and providing inputs to respective stakeholders to develop workable business solutions.
Resource mobilisation and relationship management with clients/partners, stakeholders, including securing funding at a global (multi-country) level for Agriculture.
Positioning as a global player in the agriculture sector by strategic tieups with internationally acclaimed organizations / bodies.
Participate in critical event / lab investigations / troubleshooting within Process Development and liaise with Project Management.
Product positioning / demand generation at Dealer distributor level and government orders across geographies.
Marketing and branding plan both at domestic and international level. Showcase our product portfolio at events and conferences
Keeping a track of the competitors product portfolio and its pricing.
Gather and report market intelligence concerning new product development, competitive activities, change in industry personnel, etc.
Monitoring and steering the financial performance of the agriculture verticals (PTC / Bio Fertilizers)
Provide input for the development of annual projections and forecasts for assigned territory using CRM as the primary tool.
Independently completes the full range of advanced activities, in support of Managing Director - To work as a shadow to managing Director.
Will be responsible to travel frequently at different locations to represent MD.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Agrarian science and technology skills
Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
Organization and planning capabilities
Management skills and commercial acumen
Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Sales, Presentation and Training skills.
Physical fitness to work in the farm- stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
Pleasant Personality.