Position Overview

As a County Business Lead, you will oversee operations the county leading teams of coaches and agribusiness entrepreneurs. This full-time, field-based role (70% travel) focuses on achieving business targets, building strategic alliances, and generating sustainable revenue in Kenyan value chains. The position requires strong autonomy and results-orientation in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead county operations, ensuring team performance and business objectives are met.
• Drive revenue growth through commercial initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with farmer groups, cooperatives, input providers, financial services, and market players.
• Supervise coaches and entrepreneurs, monitoring their performance through digital systems.
• Deliver measurable results: Significant private revenue generation per county.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Business Management, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in field-based agricultural extension, sales, or community mobilization, with at least 3 years in supervisory roles managing teams of over 50 individuals.
• Proven track record in revenue generation or partnership development in agriculture.
• Experience with farmer groups or cooperatives preferred.
• Valid Kenyan driving license (Class B) required (motorbike riding ability essential).
• Certification in Project Management and Sales preferred.