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 industriesLead outreach, meetings, sampling, and commercial negotiationsConvert leads into long-term trade partnershipsSupport pricing, contracts, and export documentationLeadership & Growth
Coordinate with founders, suppliers, and logistics partnersDevelop simple, scalable systems (CRM, order tracking, supply planning)Represent the company in meetings, field visits, and trade eventsSupport strategic expansion into new products, regions, and seaweed gradesWhat You Bring
3–7 years in business development, trading, supply chain, aquaculture, agribusiness, or exportsStrong relationship-building skills with both communities and global buyersEntrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable building from zeroAbility to manage operations across multiple islands and stakeholdersRole Details
Full-time | Based in Bali or ChennaiRegular travel to Indonesian supplier sitesTravel to buyers and trade events as neededCompensation & Growth
Competitive salary + performance bonusesTravel allowanceClear pathway to Country Manager / Regional Trading Lead