Country Manager (Crop Protection)

Country Manager – Crop Protection An exceptional opportunity awaits for an experienced professional to take on the pivotal role of Country Manager in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a leading global player in the agrochemical sector.

This is a unique chance to spearhead the market entry and business growth of a well-established international company as it launches its first strategic operations in Southeast Asia. As Country Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of crop protection solutions in Vietnam, driving sales and marketing initiatives, developing robust distributor networks, and building a high-performing local team. The organisation offers a supportive environment that values your expertise, encourages entrepreneurial thinking, and provides significant long-term growth potential. If you are passionate about agriculture, have deep industry knowledge, and are ready to make a lasting impact on Vietnam’s rice farming landscape, this role offers both challenge and reward.

• Play a key leadership role in launching and expanding a major international agrochemical brand into the Vietnamese market, with full responsibility for business development and local operations.
• Enjoy the autonomy to shape strategy, build teams from the ground up, and establish strong relationships across the agricultural sector while benefiting from close collaboration with global headquarters and R&D experts.
• Be part of an organisation that values your experience, supports your professional growth, and offers long-term career advancement opportunities as it expands throughout Southeast Asia.

What you'll do:

As Country Manager – Crop Protection based in Ho Chi Minh City, you will play an instrumental role in establishing the company’s presence in Vietnam by executing strategic plans that drive business growth. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve overseeing all aspects of sales and marketing for crop protection products designed specifically for rice farming. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities within the market by analysing trends and understanding customer needs. Building a reliable distributor network will be central to your success as you work collaboratively with both local partners and global colleagues. In addition to managing external relationships, you will also focus on recruiting talented professionals to join your team as operations expand. Regular communication with headquarters will ensure that your insights help shape ongoing product development efforts. This position requires someone who thrives in a pioneering environment where initiative is valued and long-term vision is essential.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for business expansion within Vietnam’s crop protection market, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives.
• Build, manage, and nurture a nationwide distributor network to maximise reach and effectiveness of product distribution across key agricultural regions.
• Lead all sales and marketing activities for crop protection products including pesticides and herbicides tailored to the needs of rice cultivation in Vietnam.
• Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to inform decision-making and maintain competitive advantage.
• Collaborate closely with headquarters and research & development teams to support product localisation efforts and ensure optimal market fit for new offerings.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing local team as business operations scale up over time.
• Establish strong working relationships with distributors, partners, government agencies, and other key stakeholders within the Vietnamese agricultural sector.
• Provide regular updates on market developments, performance metrics, and business progress through detailed reports to senior management at headquarters.

What you bring:

To excel as Country Manager – Crop Protection in this exciting new venture, you will bring substantial hands-on experience from within the agrochemical industry along with an academic background rooted in agriculture or related fields. Your familiarity with Vietnam’s rice farming landscape will enable you to quickly identify opportunities for product adoption while navigating regulatory requirements effectively. You will demonstrate outstanding relationship-building skills that foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders including distributors and government officials. Your ability to communicate fluently in English—and ideally Chinese—will facilitate seamless coordination between local teams and international colleagues. A history of successfully growing businesses from early stages showcases your entrepreneurial spirit while your commitment to nurturing talent ensures sustainable organisational development. Your approachability combined with strategic insight makes you an invaluable asset as you guide this ambitious expansion into Southeast Asia.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agriculture, Plant Protection, Agronomy or related discipline.
• At least 10 years’ proven experience within the agrochemical or crop protection industry is required to ensure deep sector understanding.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pesticides, herbicides, and rice farming practices specific to the Vietnamese market is essential.
• Demonstrated track record in sales management, distributor development, and successful business expansion initiatives within agriculture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships with distributors, partners, government bodies, and internal teams alike.
• Strong communication abilities in English are required; proficiency in Chinese language is highly preferred due to frequent interaction with headquarters.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with capability to launch new business operations from inception through sustained growth phases.
• Open-mindedness towards candidates currently holding senior Sales Manager roles who possess extensive exposure to Vietnam’s crop protection sector.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in crop protection solutions thanks to its decades-long commitment to research-driven innovation and quality manufacturing. The company’s expansion into Vietnam marks an exciting chapter where employees are empowered to shape strategy locally while drawing on world-class resources from headquarters. You can expect a collaborative culture that values knowledge-sharing across borders alongside genuine investment in employee growth. The company’s forward-thinking approach ensures that every team member has access to ongoing training opportunities as well as clear pathways for career progression throughout Southeast Asia. By joining this organisation at such a pivotal moment of regional growth, you become part of a supportive network dedicated not only to commercial success but also to advancing sustainable agriculture practices that benefit farmers nationwide.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help transform Vietnam’s crop protection landscape through your expertise—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career milestone awaits.

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