Job Purpose
Lead business development for the Agriculture sector by identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships (producers, exporters, agribusinesses, government/associations), and growing adoption of GS1 standards and services in Agri (traceability, identification, data sharing, training, and sector programs).
Responsibilities
- Build and execute the Agri sector growth plan (pipeline, accounts, partners, initiatives).
- Develop new business opportunities: sector programs, traceability projects, data services, training, and consulting.
- Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders: large farms, packhouses, exporters, retailers, regulators, associations, donors, and solution providers.
- Conduct solution workshops and value presentations focused on Agri pain points (traceability, export compliance, recalls, labeling, interoperability).
- Lead complex deal cycles: discovery, solution shaping, proposal development, commercial negotiation, and closure.
- Coordinate with internal teams to define packages/offers for Agri use cases.
- Track sector trends, competitor activity, and regulatory requirements affecting Agri traceability/identification.
- Support delivery teams during onboarding and pilot kickoffs to ensure successful adoption.
- Represent GS1 Egypt in Agri events, committees, and industry forums.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree inAgriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5 7 years of experiencein business development, sales, or strategic partnerships withinAgriculture, FMCG, Food, or Supply Chainrelated industries.
- Strong understanding ofsupply chains, traceability, standards, and market regulationsrelevant to agriculture or retail.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and building long-term client relationships.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven business decisions.
- Experience working withfood producers, exporters, distributors, cooperatives, or government entitiesis a plus.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, MS Office, and digital sales tools.
- Car owner is a must(field visits and client meetings required).
