Brazil Country Manager
São Paulo /
Corporate Operations /
Full-time
/ On-site
Pattern Ag is an agricultural technology company leveraging advances in genomics, data science, and microbiology to help farmers improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of their land. By applying genomic analysis to farm soil, we unlock a wide range of predictive insights that help farmers improve their soil health and optimize their spend on seed, crop protection, and fertility inputs. Combining these insights with the latest in digital sensing, data science, and machine learning, we are ushering in the era of predictive agriculture, powering on-farm decision making for millions of acres, and billions in crop spend.
We are excited to be hiring a Brazil Country Manager to lead our strategy and operations as we scale to serve our first international location! We are looking for an entrepreneurial self-starter who has several years of management experience and a deep understanding of the Brazilian agricultural sector. This person would be the company’s first hire in Brazil and would be a critical leader in building and executing the business model for Pattern’s entrance into a second geography. Pattern has signed a large channel partnership in Brazil, giving this person strong initial footing from which to successfully launch Pattern’s Brazilian business.
This is a full-time position, working in São Paulo, but traveling frequently around the country as the job requires. This employee will work under the direction of the VP of Finance.
Start Date: Immediately upon completion of pre-hire requirements. Work is achieved during 8-hour work days, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Interface with Pattern’s channel partners in Brazil to build a successful go-to-market strategy
- Make on-the-ground connections with relevant stakeholders (agronomists, universities, governmental institutions)
- Hire and oversee lab workers and soil samplers
- Oversee buildout of on-the-ground facilities
- Help navigate local regulations
- Daily coordination with Pattern’s HQ
- Advise internal teams on long-term product vision
Required Experience
- BA degree, MBA preferred but not required
- 10+ years of experience in an operations / strategy role or management consulting
- Experience managing a team of individuals
- Strong Portuguese - English translation skills
- Deep understanding of Brazilian agricultural sector
Compensation
- $110,000/yr - $140,000/yr base salary
Thank you for considering Pattern Ag. We look forward to reviewing your application!
