Country Manager Romania (M/F)

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

Limagrain Europe is a pure seed player company with solid agricultural roots. Under its LG, international brand, the company is developing innovative solutions based on a multi-crop offer through 20 subsidiaries. LG is one of the European seed leaders in maize, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and sunflower seeds available in more than 50 countries.

Limagrain Europe is contributing to progress in Agriculture every day, by offering genetic and agronomic solutions that allow farmers to achieve better performance while meeting environmental challenges and societal expectations.

Limagrain Europe is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers and an international group, the fourth largest seed company worldwide. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products.

For further information, visit us at: www.limagrain-europe.com

  

Reference

2024-10083  

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

GENERAL MANAGEMENT - GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Main Goal

As the Country Manager for Romania, you will develop and execute the Sales & Marketing strategy to achieve the financial and business objectives of Limagrain within Romania . You will oversee all business activities, ensuring alignment with Limagrain’s standards for safety, compliance, and ethical conduct.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Management

  • Cultivate positive relationships with Limagrain Romania and Moldova shareholders, facilitating annual meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with Romanian legislation and Limagrain’s code of conduct and business ethics.
  • Foster seamless collaboration between local teams and global functions.

2. Business Management

  • Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies to achieve revenue, market share, and other KPI targets in line with BSA CE’s objectives.
  • Manage Sales & Marketing budget in cooperation with the BSA Marketing Coordinator.
  • Regularly monitor and report sales performance, budget deviations, and Opex.
    Represent Limagrain to key customers and stakeholders in Romania.
  • Drive the expansion of LG’s customer base through strategic demand-creation activities and marketing positioning.
  • Analyze market trends, identify new business opportunities, and optimize portfolio profitability.

3. Leadership and People Management

  • Recruit and develop talent, building a team that aligns with Limagrain’s strategic vision.
  • Champion diversity, collaboration, and an inclusive culture.
  • Support growth and engagement through clear communication, coaching, and resource allocation.

Skills: what we expect of you

Education:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, business administration).

Experience:

  • 5-10 years of experience, including 3-5 years in senior sales or business management roles.
  • Experience in agriculture or related industry is a plus.

Core Skills:

  • Strategic commercial mindset with strong financial acumen.
  • Proven track record in sales leadership and business development.
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of Romanian market conditions is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
  • Ability to work within a matrix organization and engage diverse stakeholders.

Company

LIMAGRAIN ROMANIA SA

Position localization

Job location

Europe, Romania

Location

Cubic Center Voluntari 077190 Romania

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master's degree

Minimum level of experience required

5 years or more

Languages

English (4 - Fluent)