Agriculture Business & Operations Associate

This would be the most important first person.
The person would work closely with the founder and become his day-to-day execution support.
What this person will do:
Support the founder in day-to-day business activities.
Coordinate with farmers, FPOs, traders, suppliers, processors, buyers and other stakeholders.
Research agricultural commodities, markets, prices, suppliers and potential buyers.
Identify and coordinate procurement opportunities.
Maintain databases of farmers, FPOs, suppliers, buyers and business contacts.
Prepare quotations, proposals, presentations and basic business documents.
Follow up with different stakeholders and ensure activities move forward.
Coordinate transportation, logistics and documentation when required.
Track ongoing orders, procurement and sales activities.
Maintain MIS/Google Sheets/CRM and prepare regular reports.
Assist in identifying new business opportunities.
Support the founder in meetings and negotiations.
Handle other operational responsibilities assigned by the founder.
Ideal candidate:
1–3 years of experience.
Agriculture, agri-business, supply chain, rural business, FMCG, commodity trading or similar background.
Good communication and follow-up skills.
Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets.
Should be highly organised and proactive.
Most importantly: someone who can take ownership instead of waiting for instructions.
Job Location: Zirakpur

Work arrangement
No