Head of Americas – Biostimulants
Walker Lovell ·www.walkerlovell.com
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Location: United States – Remote
What’s in it for you?
Join a private equity-backed leader in specialty biologicals at a point where the business is preparing for its next major phase of growth.
This is an opportunity to become the first commercial leader on the ground in the US, build the regional business and then build the team around that growth.
Alongside a strong salary, the role offers the potential for significant additional financial upside.
What’s on offer:
First commercial hire on the ground in the US
Opportunity to build the regional team from scratch, potentially growing to 3–4 people
Strong base salary with substantial long-term earning potential
Genuine autonomy to shape the Americas commercial strategy
Direct access to senior leadership in a fast-moving, PE-backed environment
About the Company
Our client is an established international producer of specialty biologicals and value-added agricultural ingredients, supplying customers across global agricultural markets.
Following significant investment in its product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities and international footprint, the business is now expanding its commercial organisation to accelerate growth across the Americas.
The Role
As Head of Americas, you will be responsible for building and accelerating the company’s commercial presence across the region, with an immediate focus on the United States.
You will be the first commercial hire on the ground, personally developing customers, opening new accounts and leading strategic commercial opportunities. As the business grows, you will also have the opportunity to build out the regional team.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the market, developing business personally and creating something from an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the commercial growth strategy for the Americas
Personally build and grow strategic customer relationships
Win new business across the biostimulants and agricultural biologicals market
Use your existing network to open doors with retailers, distributors, manufacturers and large growers
Lead major opportunities through negotiation, agreement and first revenue
Build and develop the regional commercial team as the business grows
About You
Direct commercial experience in biostimulants / agricultural biologicals is strongly preferred.
This role is likely to suit a successful Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager or similar who is ready to step into broader regional leadership.
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:
Proven commercial experience within biostimulants / agricultural biologicals
An established network across retailers, distributors, manufacturers, large growers and strategic agricultural customers
A track record of personally winning new business and growing key accounts
Strong hunter mentality with excellent negotiation and deal-making capability
Experience managing strategic commercial projects and contractual agreements
The ambition to build a market and team from an early stage
Based in the United States and willing to travel extensively