India Managing Director

Managing Director | INDIA | PUNE

Sistema.bio, we work with farmers to improve life on Earth.

At Sistema.bio, we firmly believe that the transition to renewable energy, the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the adoption of regenerative farming are essential to ensuring a thriving world for current and future generations.

We empower family farms across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with innovative biodigester and biofertilizer technology, alongside training, customer service, and financing, enabling them to become more independent and productive.

Our mission drives action at the intersection of food security, social justice, and climate change.

You have the opportunity to become an integral part of this impactful story!

Your mission at Sistema.bio:

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborating with global executives, the India Country Director will be responsible for leading the India business by developing and executing a clear commercial strategy while maintaining high-quality business operations. He/she will be leading and motivating the India team, and scaling the impact of Sistema.bio.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Strategic Leadership:

  Collaborate with Sistema.bio's global leadership, provide insights from the Indian market, and adapt the global vision to build the strategy for India to scale the impact.

• Team Leadership:

  Lead the Sistema.bio business in India by providing effective leadership and direction, developing the teams and culture to scale the impact.

• Growth & Execution:

  Drive growth in the region by developing and executing strategies to increase revenue, establishing strategic partnerships, and managing a team to optimize sales and marketing approaches, while analyzing market trends and sales performance.

• Operational Efficiency and process building:

  Oversee the general operations and processes, including team and infrastructure management (offices and warehouses), product deliveries, installation, and after-sales services, to ensure customer satisfaction, while maintaining efficiencies.

• Manufacturing & New Product Launch:

  Oversee the factory management, and provide requirements to global product management teams for new products, and build strategies to launch new products in the local market.

• Financial Management:

  Oversee the country business's Profit and Loss (P&L) account by analyzing financial performance, managing budgets and cash flows, and implementing strategies and processes to optimize revenue and control costs to ensure the overall profitability of the business. Ensure compliance to the local rules and regulations.

• Brand Representation:

  Represent the company at various public forums, communicate with government stakeholders, engage with media outlets, and cultivate relationships with industry stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and reputation.

• Regional Expansion:

  Build strategies to scale business operations in other Asian Countries. Near-term Expansion Focus: Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Indonesia.

More about YOU:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Management or any relevant field.
• More than 10 years of experience in the renewables/Agri/clean cooking/other fields related to the environment with general management and commercial experience.
• Proven Leadership and/or Entrepreneurship Experience.
• Track record in growing revenue through multiple channels, from corporates to governments.
• Strong knowledge of carbon markets (Scope 3, insetting, voluntary, compliance, removals) and climate finance.
• Understanding of culture and business operations conditions in India.
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people management, leadership, and both written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English.

Other important details:

• This is a full-time position based in Pune, India.
• We offer a hybrid work model.

What we offer:

✨ Passion and Purpose:

🌍 Global Team, Local Impact:

🍃Balance matters:

👐 Embrace diversity:

🌱 Grow with us:

🐄 Farmers are at the heart of what we do:

Our values are FIRE 🔥

Farmer-Centric:

Impact-driven:

Resourceful:

Ethical:

Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact.

Sistema.bio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.