Ombak

General Manager – Seaweed Supply & Business Development Location: Bali, Indonesia or Chennai, India Employment Type: Full-Time We are building a regenerative, high-quality seaweed supply chain across Indonesia — connecting coastal communities with global buyers in food, feed, hydrocolloids, bioplastics, and other emerging industries. We’re looking for a General Manager – Seaweed Supply & Business Development to lead supplier relationships, build international buyer networks, and drive the early-stage growth of our seaweed trading business. If you’re entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and excited to build markets from the ground up, this role is for you. What You’ll Do Supply Network & Operations Build and manage relationships with seaweed farmers, collectors, and cooperatives across Indonesia Oversee procurement, quality checks, pricing, and logistics Ensure consistent supply that meets international buyer requirements Business Development & Sales Identify and engage global buyers across multiple industries Lead outreach, meetings, sampling, and commercial negotiations Convert leads into long-term trade partnerships Support pricing, contracts, and export documentation Leadership & Growth Coordinate with founders, suppliers, and logistics partners Develop simple, scalable systems (CRM, order tracking, supply planning) Represent the company in meetings, field visits, and trade events Support strategic expansion into new products, regions, and seaweed grades What You Bring 3–7 years in business development, trading, supply chain, aquaculture, agribusiness, or exports Strong relationship-building skills with both communities and global buyers Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable building from zero Ability to manage operations across multiple islands and stakeholders Role Details Full-time | Based in Bali or Chennai Regular travel to Indonesian supplier sites Travel to buyers and trade events as needed Compensation & Growth Competitive salary + performance bonuses Travel allowance Clear pathway to Country Manager / Regional Trading Lead