General Manager

General Manager – Seaweed Supply & Business Development

Location : Bali, Indonesia or Chennai, India

Employment Type : Full-Time

We are building a regenerative, high-quality seaweed supply chain across Indonesia — connecting coastal communities with global buyers in food, feed, hydrocolloids, bioplastics, and other emerging industries.

We’re looking for a General Manager – Seaweed Supply & Business Development to lead supplier relationships, build international buyer networks, and drive the early-stage growth of our seaweed trading business.

If you’re entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and excited to build markets from the ground up, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Supply Network & Operations

Build and manage relationships with seaweed farmers, collectors, and cooperatives across Indonesia

Oversee procurement, quality checks, pricing, and logistics

Ensure consistent supply that meets international buyer requirements

Business Development & Sales

Identify and engage global buyers across multiple industries

Lead outreach, meetings, sampling, and commercial negotiations

Convert leads into long-term trade partnerships

Support pricing, contracts, and export documentation

Leadership & Growth

Coordinate with founders, suppliers, and logistics partners

Develop simple, scalable systems (CRM, order tracking, supply planning)

Represent the company in meetings, field visits, and trade events

Support strategic expansion into new products, regions, and seaweed grades

What You Bring

3–7 years in business development, trading, supply chain, aquaculture, agribusiness, or exports

Strong relationship-building skills with both communities and global buyers

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable building from zero

Ability to manage operations across multiple islands and stakeholders

Role Details

Full-time | Based in Bali or Chennai

Regular travel to Indonesian supplier sites

Travel to buyers and trade events as needed

Compensation & Growth

Competitive salary + performance bonuses

Travel allowance

Clear pathway to Country Manager / Regional Trading Lead