Country Manager

UBEES is the global leader in beekeeping applied to regenerative agriculture. We partner with leading global brands (Nespresso, Nestle, Dole…) to implement sustainable beekeeping programs that increase crop productivity & yield, enhance biodiversity (lower carbon footprint, chemical use reduction, foster local ecosystems), boost small farmers income via revenue diversification and empower women in beekeeping activities. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, including advanced sensors, UBEES is revolutionizing sustainable agriculture by bridging the gap between beekeeping and modern farming practices.

The Role

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Group COO, the Country Manager Colombia is responsible for the performance of our current and future operations & business development in Colombia:

• Deploy and coordinate our operations, leading them to success
• Weekly reporting of relevant or key information to senior staff and stakeholders
• Supervises local beekeeping units/teams to ensure good beekeeping practices and hives health to achieve low mortality rates
• Grow business through sales and commercial prospection (sales negotiations, prospection, quotations,...): new commercial partners and new areas of expansion
• Manage operation’s procurement by building a pool of partners and vendors
• Assist Ubees tech deployments (planning, in-field deployments, maintenance,...)
• Build strong relationships with various stakeholders, especially farmers, partners and local cooperatives through frequent face-to-face interaction
• Design, implement and report operations-related KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Cost control ensuring the project is operating within budget
• Set clear plans with goals and objectives with frequent progress validation checkpoints

Ideal Profile

• 5 to 10 years of experience in project management and coordination
• Successful track record in commercial prospection
• Successful track record in operations management
• Experience in account management and commercial negotiations (deal-making)
• Past experience in agriculture and farming is a strong plus
• Creative thinking, problem-solving mentality
• Ability to commit, be accountable and undertake ownership
• Team player
• Languages (written and spoken) to effectively liaise with the stakeholders of the region

-- Fluent in Spanish (everyday work language)

-- Proficient in English

-- French is a plus

• Beekeeping knowledge and background are a strong plus
• Ability to travel extensively in Colombia and potentially in broader Central and Latin America
• Outstanding communication and coordination skills (transparent, honest, reliable)
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). In particular, advanced proficiency in modelization (business plan, business model, and quotations)

What's on Offer?

• Leadership Role
• Opportunity to make a positive impact
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent