Consultant – Agri-Food Value Chain

Consultant – Agri-Food Value Chain

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About the Role:

Consultant

global clients, economic development organizations (EDOs), and trade agencies

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investment & Trade Promotion

• Identify and generate high-quality

  FDI and trade leads

  for foreign EDOs and agri-business clients targeting India’s food and beverage sector.
• Support clients in

  finding market opportunities, distributors, processors, importers, and buyers

  across food processing, meat & poultry, and related segments.
• Organize

  trade missions, delegations, B2B meetings

  , and promotional activities to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.

2. Market Intelligence

• Deliver

  sector-specific insights

  on India’s food and beverage industry, including trends, demand drivers, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare

  clear, actionable reports

  to guide EDOs and international clients on market entry pathways.

3. Stakeholder & Network Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with

  industry associations, government agencies, industry players, supply chain partners, investors, and trade bodies

  across India in the food and beverage ecosystem.
• Leverage networks to create

  business connections and facilitate commercial outcomes

  .

4. Client Advisory & Support

• Advise clients on

  business development, partner identification

  , and strategies for establishing presence or exports in India.
• Assist EDOs in promoting their regions and industries to relevant Indian stakeholders.

5. Project Coordination

• Manage

  multi-country consulting projects

  , ensuring timely delivery of research, outreach, and reporting.
• Represent Tractus Asia and clients at

  industry events, trade shows

  ,

  and sector forums.

Qualifications:

Required

• Expertise in

  FDI attraction

  ,

  trade promotion

  , and managing international delegations.
• Strong knowledge of

  Indian & global food and beverage markets

  , regulations, and value chains.
• Proven experience in

  food processing, meat & poultry, ready-to-eat, snacking, and farm-to-table models.

• Excellent

  stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

• Minimum

  6-10 years

  in agribusiness consulting, investment promotion, or economic development roles with exposure to food and beverage sectors.
• Established network across

  food and beverage value chains and industry associations

  .

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, International Business, or related fields

  .
• Master’s degree (MBA/Agri Economics/International Trade) preferred.

Languages

• Fluency in

  English and Hindi

  .
• Additional languages (Spanish, French) are an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong execution focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

About Us – Tractus Asia:

market entry, location strategy, and investment structuring

Our services span:

• Strategy & Execution

  – Market opportunity assessments, site selection, and commercial operations setup.

• Corporate Finance

  – M&A, joint ventures, and financial advisory.

• Economic Development

  – FDI attraction strategies, trade promotion, and advisory services to governments and multilateral organizations.

Join us to shape global agriculture and food trade opportunities.

Career Path:

At Tractus, you’ll experience:

• A steep learning curve with high-impact client exposure
• Cross-market project experience across Asia
• Training, mentoring, and a clear path toward senior leadership roles
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where high performers can grow rapidly

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and salary expectations to delicia.dsouza@tractus-asia.com

All submissions will be kept strictly confidential.