Biochar - Sales & Operations Associate

Location

At Chandpura or nearby - Tohana, Jakhal, in Haryana (preferred). Candidate must be based close to / nearby the site in Chandpura, Haryana or willing to relocate. Daily local travel to the site and nearby villages is expected.

Role Overview

This role blends hands-on field operations, basic inventory/process management, and grassroots outreach. The ideal candidate is a young professional (with 3- 5 years of experience) who has a blend of agronomy knowledge, field coordination experience, and people skills or is eager to develop them.

You will play a critical role in executing protocols on the ground, managing biochar logistics, quality and building local demand for biochar use through direct farmer engagement and retail outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee unloading, drying, storing, and bagging of biochar at the facility.
• Implement SOPs and ensure quality consistency across batches.
• Manage cleanliness, layout, and worker productivity at the site.
• Maintain accurate stock records for biochar (incoming and packed).
• Track and document material flow, daily expenses, and payment-related activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and site teams as needed.
• Support the setup of a local biochar retail unit and its day-to-day operations.
• Travel locally to engage farmers, vendors, and agri-retailers.
• Promote awareness and use of biochar through field interactions.
• Capture buyer feedback to support sales and product strategy refinement

Candidate Profile:

Must have

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Rural Development, or related fields.
• 3 -5 years of experience in agri-operations, field programs, or rural project work.
• Basic documentation skills / proficiency in English able to record expenses, inventory, and write reports.
• Digital familiarity WhatsApp, smartphone, and Google Sheets usage. • Willing to travel within 1520 km radius for fieldwork and outreach.
• Comfortable in Hindi and/or local dialects for community engagement.

Nice to have

• Experience supervising rural teams or agri-input retail programs.

• Background in agriculture or lived experience in rural setups. Mindset & Soft Skills We Value:

• Willingness to learn soft skills like communication, local sales, and trust-building.

• Proactive and self-driven learner who takes initiative.

• Can balance ground-level execution with longer-term planning.

• Adaptable in handling multiple responsibilities (ops + sales + coordination). Compensation & Logistics:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

• Local travel reimbursements and performance incentives (especially for B2C sales).

• Relocation support for candidates moving to Tohana or Jakhal.

Growth Potential

This role offers a pathway to grow into a Project Coordinator, managing larger-scale supply chains, demo sites, or retail expansion initiatives as the project scales.