The Role
Leads Karnataka’s complete business and P&L, driving revenue, gross-margin optimization, territory expansion, distribution development, and adoption of biological agricultural protocols. Manages field sales teams, establishes accountability, develops distributor and FPO relationships, and builds self-sustaining operations across the North Karnataka cotton and pulse belt. Requires extensive field travel, strong agri-input sales experience, local market knowledge, and an entrepreneurial approach.
Summary Generated by Built In
The State Business Head – Karnataka is a high-impact, field-based leadership role responsible for the entire regional profit and loss (P&L). This position owns all revenue generation and gross margin optimization across the state. The leader will architect a robust three-tier distribution network, manage a high-performing field team, and accelerate the market adoption of advanced bio-protocols for high-value crops.
Requirements
Benefits
- No Salary Ceiling for Exceptional Talent
Skills Required
- 8–15 years of experience in agri-inputs, crop protection, or agri-biologicals
- Deep familiarity with the North Karnataka cotton and pulse belt
- Proven experience launching new territories from zero to self-sustaining operations
- Prior experience managing field sales teams and establishing field accountability
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Existing relationships with distributors, FPOs, and agricultural offices in Hubli-Dharwad
- Experience selling biological products or managing cooperative/FPO-based channel sales
- Willingness to travel aggressively for 18–20 field days per month
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The Company
What We Do
Agvantex is a specialized recruitment and talent-solutions platform serving India’s agri-input sector. It connects agri-input companies with verified, role-relevant professionals through industry expertise, local networks, and technology-driven tools. Its services include field-sales and other sector hiring, agri-career development, and talent matching, helping agriculture businesses build capable teams while enabling professionals to find relevant opportunities and pursue sustainable, long-term career growth across India.
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