Farmer Community Manager

Overview

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Location: Ideally based in Rio Verde / Uberlândia to support farmer acquisition. This is a remote-first, climate tech (CDR) startup focused on regenerative tropical agriculture in Brazil.

About InPlanet

We are an impact-driven, remote-first ClimateTech startup with teams in Germany and Brazil. We work with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil, to regenerate soils, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering psychological safety and belonging. Independent Glassdoor reviews are available for reference.

Role and Impact

As a Farmer Manager at InPlanet, you will connect with the agricultural community, drive engagement, and foster partnerships that advance sustainable and regenerative farming practices. This role combines agronomy, relationship management, and strategic partnerships to promote InPlanet's vision and impact.

The Impact You Can Make

Your work will build strong relationships with farmers, expand our network, and enable successful collaborations. You will help accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices while enhancing InPlanet's community and commercial success through partnerships, events, and stakeholder coordination.

Core Working Relationships

• Farmers and agricultural producers
• Internal scientific and operational teams
• Third-party collaborators and consultants
• Farmer associations, cooperatives, and political stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Farmer Relationships : Prospect, mediate, and manage relationships with farmers, ensuring smooth transitions and partnership success.
• Third-party Coordination : Supervise and align third parties seeking farmer partners, ensuring efficiency and quality in processes.
• Presentations and Outreach : Conduct remote and in-person meetings to introduce InPlanet and our business model, addressing questions and showcasing partnership value.
• Event Participation : Identify, organize, and attend relevant fairs and events to promote InPlanet and establish valuable connections.
• Promotional Content Development : Collaborate on creating pitches, webinars, articles, and promotional materials to attract new partners.
• Partnership Documentation : Assist in eligibility assessments, document submissions, and the preparation of partnership contracts and NDAs.
• Community Building : Act as the main point of contact for the farming community, fostering trust and maintaining strong relationships.
• Operational Reporting : Track progress through a comprehensive CRM and measure success by hectares closed and partnership velocity.
• Travel and Representation : Travel across Centro Oeste and other regions to strengthen partnerships and support project implementation.
• Strategic Development : Contribute to the creation and refinement of innovative business models that benefit all stakeholders.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Degree in Agronomy or a related field
• 1-3+ years of experience in agriculture and farming
• Expertise in multi-stakeholder project management
• Experience with operational reporting, project analytics, and performance indicators
• Prior experience setting up and managing agronomic trials at the field level
• Technical experience with agronomic machinery (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of farm-level operations
• Sociable and confident communicator
• Existing connections with farmer associations or cooperatives (a big plus)
• Experience in sales and account management (a big plus)
• Strong Portuguese, basic English proficiency
• High attention to detail, precision, and dedication
• Intrinsic motivation for personal and professional growth
• Passion for sustainable and regenerative agriculture

Benefits and Working Values

• Fully remote work within CET time zones
• Home office budget
• Salary expectations discussed in early interviews; equity options available
• Share options to foster ownership
• 34+ days of annual leave
• Laptop provided
• Occasional off-sites in Brazil
• Language programme monthly allowance

Compensation and Process

InPlanet Compensation Philosophy emphasizes fair and unbiased pays and equitable equity, with geo-informed ranges based on role, level, and location. Actual base pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and market dynamics. Ranges may be adjusted to ensure fairness and transparency.

Application Process

Approx. 6 hours across 3-6 weeks from CV screening.

• Interview with Talent & People Partner or Head of People (values and motivation)
• Interview with Hiring Manager (core skills and competencies)
• Optional third interview: task with 3+ team members
• Verbal reference check and psychometric profiling
• Offer

How to Apply

• Submit your CV in English (or Portuguese if justified)

InPlanet is an equal opportunity employer and values fairness and inclusion throughout its hiring processes.

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