Field Manager - Agriculture

Role & responsibilities:

1. Field Operations Management

• Lead and supervise 58 Field Assistants across assigned districts
  
• Develop and implement field strategies for farmer enrolment and program scaling
  
• Set and track KPIs to ensure high performance across field activities
  
• Ensure program compliance and quality standards
  

2. Strategic Program Implementation

• Design and scale feedstock collection programs
  
• Tailor territory strategies based on crops, farmer profiles, and regional dynamics
  
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships (lead farmers, village heads, institutions)
  
• Align field operations with head office directives and policy changes
  

3. Lead Farmer Network Development

• Identify, recruit, and train lead farmers
  
• Implement capacity-building programs for lead farmers
  
• Monitor lead farmer impact and provide technical support
  
• Design incentive and recognition programs
  

4. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Oversight

• Implement and monitor GAP for crops (Paddy, Cotton, Maize, Chili)
  
• Develop crop-specific protocols with technical teams
  
• Coordinate interventions with agronomists and resolve issues at field level
  
• Monitor GAP adoption and success
  

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, and guide Field Assistants
  
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback
  
• Drive team motivation and retention through effective leadership
  
• Facilitate ongoing training in technical and soft skills
  

6. Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Forge partnerships with agri departments, banks, and vendors
  
• Represent the company in district-level forums and events
  
• Liaise with procurement for feedstock logistics
  
• Manage relations with government officers and cooperatives
  

7. Data Management & Reporting

• Lead data collection, analysis, and documentation
  
• Prepare reports on field performance, yield trends, and risks
  
• Provide strategic recommendations for program improvement
  
• Maintain dashboards and ROI tracking metrics

Preferred candidate profile:

Educational Background

• M.Sc. in Agriculture or equivalent postgraduate degree
  
• Specialization in

  Agronomy

  ,

  Agricultural Extension

  ,

  Crop Production

  , or

  Agri Business Management

• Certifications in

  project management

  or

  agribusiness

  preferred

Experience Requirements

46 years of experience in:

• Agricultural field operations and rural team management
  
• Farmer engagement and agricultural extension programs
  
• Project execution in agribusiness or rural development
  
• Leading on-ground teams with proven KPI delivery
  

Crop Expertise (Mandatory)

• Paddy

  SRI methods, direct seeding, pest management

• Cotton

  Bt cotton systems, nutrient management

• Maize

  – Precision techniques, post-harvest handling

• Chili

  – Protected cultivation, value chain optimization

• General

  – Crop rotation, intercropping, sustainable practices

Leadership & Management Skills

• Experience in managing field teams (5+ team members)
  
• Strong people management and mentoring capabilities
  
• Ability to set targets, drive field KPIs, and resolve on-ground challenges
  
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple field priorities
  

Geographic & Market Understanding

• In-depth familiarity with AP & Telangana rural regions
  
• Knowledge of local cropping systems and market linkages
  
• Network among farmers, traders, and agriculture institutions
  
• Awareness of government schemes and agri-policies
  

Technical & Strategic Competence

• Skilled in

  data analysis

  and

  agri-digital tools/apps

• Effective communicator and presenter (Hindi, Telugu preferred)
  
• Strategic mindset for scaling programs and driving performance
  
• Basic financial literacy and agri-economics understanding
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience
  

• Vehicle/travel allowance

  and reimbursement of field expenses
• Comprehensive

  health and life insurance

  coverage
• Access to regular

  training & professional development

  programs

Leadership Development Opportunities

• Exposure to

  senior management

  and strategic planning
• Potential for

  cross-functional collaboration

  (procurement, supply chain, marketing)
• Opportunity to

  build and lead high-performing field teams

• Work with cutting-edge

  agricultural technologies and practices

• Defined

  career growth path

  within the agribusiness sector
• Supportive,

  collaborative work culture

  across field and corporate teams

Application Requirements

• Updated

  resume/CV

  highlighting leadership experience and achievements
• Any

  case studies/examples

  of field programs managed

• References

  from past supervisors or team members
• Willingness to be

  based in assigned district headquarters

• Valid driving license

  and own transportation (preferred)