India Managing Director

Managing Director | INDIA | PUNE

Sistema.bio, we work with farmers to improve life on Earth.

At Sistema.bio, we firmly believe that the transition to renewable energy, the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the adoption of regenerative farming are essential to ensuring a thriving world for current and future generations.

We empower family farms across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with innovative biodigester and biofertilizer technology, alongside training, customer service, and financing, enabling them to become more independent and productive.

Our mission drives action at the intersection of food security, social justice, and climate change.

You have the opportunity to become an integral part of this impactful story!

Your mission at Sistema.bio:

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborating with global executives, the India Country Director will be responsible for leading the India business by developing and executing a clear commercial strategy while maintaining high-quality business operations. He/she will be leading and motivating the India team, and scaling the impact of Sistema.bio.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with Sistema.bio's global leadership, provide insights from the Indian market, and adapt the global vision to build the strategy for India to scale the impact.
• Team Leadership: Lead the Sistema.bio business in India by providing effective leadership and direction, developing the teams and culture to scale the impact.
• Growth & Execution: Drive growth in the region by developing and executing strategies to increase revenue, establishing strategic partnerships, and managing a team to optimize sales and marketing approaches, while analyzing market trends and sales performance.
• Operational Efficiency and process building: Oversee the general operations and processes, including team and infrastructure management (offices and warehouses), product deliveries, installation, and after-sales services, to ensure customer satisfaction, while maintaining efficiencies.
• Manufacturing & New Product Launch: Oversee the factory management, and provide requirements to global product management teams for new products, and build strategies to launch new products in the local market.
• Financial Management: Oversee the country business's Profit and Loss (P&L) account by analyzing financial performance, managing budgets and cash flows, and implementing strategies and processes to optimize revenue and control costs to ensure the overall profitability of the business. Ensure compliance to the local rules and regulations.
• Brand Representation: Represent the company at various public forums, communicate with government stakeholders, engage with media outlets, and cultivate relationships with industry stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Regional Expansion: Build strategies to scale business operations in other Asian Countries. Near-term Expansion Focus: Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Indonesia.

More about YOU:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Management or any relevant field.
• More than 10 years of experience in the renewables/Agri/clean cooking/other fields related to the environment with general management and commercial experience.
• Proven Leadership and/or Entrepreneurship Experience.
• Track record in growing revenue through multiple channels, from corporates to governments.
• Strong knowledge of carbon markets (Scope 3, insetting, voluntary, compliance, removals) and climate finance.
• Understanding of culture and business operations conditions in India.
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including people management, leadership, and both written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English.

Other important details:

• This is a full-time position based in Pune, India.
• We offer a hybrid work model.

What we offer:

✨ Passion and Purpose: Join a dynamic social impact company, certified B Corp and immerse yourself in an environment where passion, a strong mission and collaborative spirit converge.

? Global Team, Local Impact: Be part of our incredible international team comprising over 300 colleagues across 3 continents. Experience the power of working together toward a common goal that transcends borders.

?Balance matters: We understand that your best work comes from a rested and healthy state. Embrace our commitment to work-life balance with a flexible and accommodating work environment designed to suit your needs.

? Embrace diversity: Join a vibrant workplace with colleagues representing more than 15 nationalities. At Sistema.bio, inclusivity and diversity are not just values; they are the essence of our culture.

? Grow with us: We foster an autonomous work environment that empowers you to contribute, develop, and take ownership of your projects and work. Join our team of doers in a fast-paced environment where there are plenty of opportunities to grow and learn.

? Farmers are at the heart of what we do: Our mission, strategies, and day-to-day operations revolve around supporting farmers. We are committed to creating a positive impact on their lives, ensuring our work is always aligned with their needs and challenges.

Our values are FIRE ?

Farmer-Centric: We are inspired by the passion and hard work of farmers in all we do

Impact-driven: We are focused on cultivating positive change on Earth

Resourceful: We are proactive and efficient, weeding out challenges as they pop up

Ethical: Trust, transparency, reliability, and respect to cultivate healthy relationships

Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact.

Sistema.bio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.