Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Consultant with a strong background in economic development initiatives and deep sector expertise across the agriculture-food and beverage value chain including food processing, meat & poultry, ready-to-eat products, snacking, and farm-to-table models.

In this role, you will work closely with global clients, economic development organizations (EDOs), and trade agencies to facilitate foreign direct investment attraction, trade promotion, and market entry strategies in India’s agriculture and food and beverage sectors. You will leverage your experience in engaging stakeholders across the value chain to deliver actionable insights and strategic advisory services.

Location: Preferably Delhi–NCR (flexible for the right candidate)

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Language: Fluency in English and Hindi.

Experience Level: 6-10 years

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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