Sector Lead – Agriculture & Food Systems, Bangalore

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Role: Manager / Senior Manager – Agriculture & Food Systems

Experience: 15-20 years

Salary: upto 33 LPA

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About the role:

Our organization is seeking a Sector Lead – Agriculture & Food Systems to lead high-impact accelerator programs focused on agriculture, land restoration, and nature-based solutions. This role will drive startup acceleration, technical assistance, go-to-market strategy execution, and ecosystem partnerships. The individual will work closely with startups, FPOs, investors, and government stakeholders to build scalable, market-ready enterprises delivering measurable social and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

Acceleration & Enterprise Support

• Lead and execute agriculture-focused accelerator programs.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to startups to strengthen product-market fit and accelerate sales.
• Support enterprises in refining business models, scaling operations, and achieving impact goals.
• Work closely with FPOs and intermediaries to validate and strengthen enterprise models.
• Lead technical and commercial pilots to demonstrate on-ground viability and scalability.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with startups, impact investors, research bodies, FPO networks, and relevant government agencies.
• Facilitate collaborations to unlock financing, market access, and growth opportunities.

Data, Insights & Communication

• Generate program insights through field visits, enterprise performance tracking, and data analysis.
• Develop high-quality reports for donors and partners.
• Support program visibility through ecosystem communication, content creation, and stakeholder updates.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small team, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters degree in Agriculture, Agri-business, Agri-finance, Economics, or related fields.
• 15–20 years of experience in agriculture, rural sales/marketing, agri-business, impact investing, or social entrepreneurship.
• Proven track record of managing complex, field-driven projects with measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of rural markets, financing models, and enterprise development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Financial acumen (understanding financial statements/investment structures) is an added advantage.
• High ownership, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong communication skills.

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 16, 2026 on Ground Zero

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