GENERAL MANAGER – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

description Job Description

checklist Qualifications & Requirements

• check_circle • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Economics, Agriculture or related field
• check_circle • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in agricultural economics, agribusiness or commercial farming, including leadership responsibility
• check_circle • Practical experience in coffee, horticulture, avocado or livestock operations
• check_circle • Strong expertise in budgeting, financial modelling, forecasting, cost analysis and performance management
• check_circle • In‑depth knowledge of agricultural markets, value chains and commercial farm management
• check_circle • Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies such as BSF farming, regenerative and climate‑smart agriculture, precision farming, agroforestry and waste valorisation
• check_circle • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis/reporting tools
• check_circle • Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and stakeholder‑management skills

psychology Required Skills

task_alt Responsibilities

• arrow_right • Lead planning, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural operations and commercial performance
• arrow_right • Analyse coffee, avocado, livestock and other value chains to identify profitability and growth opportunities
• arrow_right • Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, financial models and long‑term business plans
• arrow_right • Monitor production costs, input prices, revenues, margins and key operational indicators, recommending corrective actions
• arrow_right • Conduct market research on commodity prices, consumer trends, export markets and competitors
• arrow_right • Develop business cases and investment proposals for agritourism, regenerative agriculture and value‑addition projects
• arrow_right • Advise management on emerging agricultural trends and technologies such as BSF farming, precision agriculture and agroforestry
• arrow_right • Work closely with Farm Managers to improve productivity, resource utilisation and cost efficiency
• arrow_right • Produce management dashboards and timely economic, financial and operational reports for senior management
• arrow_right • Identify and assess opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs and improve return on investment
• arrow_right • Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental and statutory requirements
• arrow_right • Lead, mentor and develop staff while promoting accountability and continuous improvement