3 Rural Engagement Jobs

Join Aastha Biocare Pvt Ltd, a leading Agri-input company involved in the research, production, and distribution of Seeds and Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) since 2007. We are in the process of expanding our operations and currently seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to be a part of our team as an Area Sales Manager. As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving and achieving monthly and annual sales growth targets. You will be tasked with building and leading a high-performance sales team, developing and expanding the dealer network in the assigned territory, and gathering essential market intelligence. Additionally, your role will involve promoting company products with a strong emphasis on technical knowledge and field presence. To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess a proven track record in sales and marketing within the agricultural input sector. Previous experience with Seeds and PGR products would be advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, along with a genuine passion for agriculture and rural engagement. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining our team, please send your updated resume to hr@aasthabiocare.com by 15th July 2025. In your application, kindly specify the specific crops you have handled in the past and provide details of your present and expected CTC. To discover more about Aastha Biocare Pvt Ltd and our range of products, please visit our website at www.aasthabiocare.com.,

Overview of Role As Associate Projects, you will be responsible for introducing and scaling up new technologies that support rural livelihoods, especially among individual farmers, FPOs, and SHGs. This is a high-impact role that combines value-based selling, rural awareness creation, training, and ecosystem engagement. You will also work closely with the sales team to ensure on-ground adoption, sales closure, and after-sales support. Responsibilities Technology Awareness & Value-Based Selling Create awareness around new livelihood-focused technologies (e.g., solar dryers, multi-food processors, fodder units, etc.) through demos, field events, and success stories. Build solution-oriented pitches tailored to the needs of farmers, SHGs, and FPOs. Design and conduct training sessions for end-users and influencers in the rural community. Ecosystem Engagement & Liaison Act as a bridge between various ecosystem stakeholders FPOs, SHGs, NGOs, agri & horti departments, government schemes, and financial institutions. Identify and build partnerships that help unlock financing, schemes, and awareness support. Facilitate linkages for subsidy or loan-based purchases through relevant government or private programs. Rural Engagement & Awareness Building, Lead Generation & Sales Enablement Plan and execute activities that generate quality leads including field demos, trade activations, or digital campaigns. Track leads and conversions, ensuring follow-ups in collaboration with the sales team. Work with the on-ground sales team to ensure implementation, installation, and customer handholding. Project Monitoring & Reporting Maintain records of awareness activities, leads generated, sales conversions, and training outcomes. Share regular progress reports, success stories, and field insights with leadership and ecosystem partners. Help evaluate the impact of the technologies in terms of livelihood outcomes and user satisfaction. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelors or Masters in Agriculture, Business, Rural Development, or related field. 4 to 7 years of experience in rural engagement, livelihood projects, or agri-tech initiatives. Strong understanding of rural communities, FPOs, SHGs, and how to introduce new technologies in these contexts. Proven ability to build relationships with ecosystem players government departments, financing bodies, NGOs, etc. Excellent communication in English and at least one South Indian language (Kannada, Tamil, or Telugu). Willingness to travel extensively across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh (~1012 days/month). Nice to have Background in livelihood-generating technologies (agri-machinery, food processing, solar, etc.). Experience in building or managing field-level projects, especially around technology adoption. Comfort with data collection, lead tracking tools, and reporting formats.

Role & responsibilities Drive field-level candidate mobilization and registration under tight deadlines across urban and rural pockets. Conduct door-to-door visits, street meetings, SHG interactions, school drop-out outreach, and liaise with local influencers. Meet daily/weekly/monthly mobilization targetsno shortfall or delay accepted as it directly impacts project execution. Mobilize youth from diverse backgrounds: 8th pass to graduates, unemployed, women, and marginalised youth. Coordinate closely with the counseling and operations teams to ensure candidate readiness and batch formation. Handle candidate queries, documentation (KYC), and pre-enrolment counseling at the ground level. Maintain regular field reports, lead follow-ups, and submit accurate mobilization data. Preferred candidate profile We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in field mobilization, especially in the skill development, employment, or social development sector. The ideal candidate should not just meet expectations but consistently own results and proactively deliver on or before deadlines, without depending on supervision or giving excuses. Experience & Background: 1 to 2 years of hands-on field mobilization experience in skilling, livelihood, CSR projects, vocational training, or community development. Past experience in government schemes (like PMKVY, DDU-GKY, NAPS/NATS) or CSR-funded programs is a strong advantage. Must have worked with diverse communitiesrural, urban slums, women, school dropouts, underprivileged youth.