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Americana Foods

Agriculture Director - Americana Egypt

Description

Our client Americana is seeking a dynamic Director of Agriculture Operations to spearhead the end-to-end agricultural strategy for Americana Egypt's Nubaria and Salhia Farms. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving the cultivation, procurement, and commercial success of our strawberry and core vegetable crops. You will be responsible for a multi-million dollar P&L, leading a diverse workforce of over 5,000, and managing a complex network of suppliers. The ideal candidate will leverage deep agronomic expertise and strong commercial acumen to optimize yields, ensure operational excellence, and achieve significant financial targets. This position requires a strategic leader adept at managing large-scale operations and fostering innovation in a fast-paced environment. Salary: EGP 300k to 320k Gross Additional monthly transportation allowance on top of 35K EGP Gross Bonus: 2 months base salary on target

Requirements

1. 20-25 years in commercial agriculture, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.

2. Proven expertise in commercial-scale cultivation and procurement of strawberries or other high-value berry crops.

3. Demonstrated experience managing a substantial P&L (e.g., $10M) and developing Annual Operating Plans (AOP) in an agricultural setting.

4. Experience leading large-scale operations, including direct management of 100+ internal staff and oversight of 5000+ outsourced personnel.

5. Expertise in building and managing extensive supplier networks for agricultural inputs and produce.

6. In-depth knowledge of modern agronomy, including precision agriculture, soil health, and pest management.

7. Experience in Spot purchasing to meet annual tonnage requirements

Desirable

1. Experience with regenerative and climate-smart agricultural practices.

2. Familiarity with agri-tech digital tools and ERP/SCM systems.

3. Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.

Candidate Applications :

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1. Do you have a minimum of 20 years of experience in commercial agriculture? *

2. Does your experience include direct P&L responsibility for an agricultural operation contributing to a bottom line of $10M or more? *

3. Do you have specific, hands-on experience in the commercial-scale cultivation and management of strawberry crops? Is this properly documented in your CV? *

4. Have you previously managed agricultural operations involving a large workforce, including over 100 full-time staff and oversight of a large contingent workforce (i.e., over 1,000 individuals)? *

5. Do you have experience negotiating or managing supplier contracts for high-value crops like strawberries? Is this documented in your CV? *

6. Have you led or overseen spot purchasing decisions to meet shortfalls in annual tonnage or yield targets? Is this documented in your CV? *

7. Do you have at least 10 years of experience in an agricultural leadership role? *

8. Are you an Egyptian national based in Egypt or willing to relocate back to Egypt? *

9. Are you comfortable with a salary of EGP 300K - 320K Gross and benefits mentioned? *