General Manager - Urban Farming
Schaduf -
Maadi, CairoPosted 4 years ago99Applicants for1 open position
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Job Description
We are constantly pushing the boundaries of life sciences, engineering and art to cater to the needs of our customers and their wellbeing.
The urban farming business unit has grown over the past 8 years and is ready to operate as a separate and independent business. The farming unit focuses on consulting, design, project management and operational assistance of high technology modern farms using data for decision making in addition to the sale of specialized urban farming units.
Schaduf is currently looking for the next brilliant talent to lead this business unit.
Tasks:
- Manage and grow the business
- Set general strategic and operational plan
- Set KPIs for the team and support in achieving them
- Manage day to day operations
- Seek business development opportunities with local and international strategic partners
- Supervise the product design process in bringing needed products to the market
- Create weekly, monthly and yearly plans and budgets
- Write and negotiate high level proposals to key accounts
- Expand operations overseas in collaboration with other company offices
Apply for this job if you think you have what it takes to propel this business unit to the next strata.
Job Requirements
This position requires:
- A highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit
- A passion for growth in the sustainable agricultural sector
- The ability to lead teams
- Business plan and proposal writing skills
- 8+ years of experience in a similar field
- At least 3 years of management experience
- Must have a business development, management or consulting background
- Preferred educational backgrounds (agricultural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, architecture or product design)