Rice Trading Project Lead
- Career Category: Agriculture, Resources & Environment, Business Administration, Community Development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Based on Experience
Location: Work Remotely and Frequent Travel to Provinces.
Remote Work: Available
Contract Type: Freelance (with possibility of conversion to contract/permanent employment after Cambodia office establishment)
Work Arrangement: Full-time, Flexible Working Hours (Monday – Friday)
Reporting Line: Regional Manager, Asia cum Cambodia Country Head
Salary: Highly competitive based on work relevant work experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interview Process: Online
Transportation: Work-related travel costs covered by company
Core Working Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (you can choose your 8 working hours)
Role Overview
We are hiring a Rice Trading Project Lead to support the development of our new rice sales business in Cambodia. As a key support member, you’ll work closely with the Regional Manager, Asia and HQ and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of field activities and administrative tasks.
- Supply-Chain Mapping & Friction Discovery
- Conduct rapid, ground-level field research to establish a practical understanding of the current Cambodian rice ecosystem.
- Identify key operational bottlenecks within regional rice mills and smallholder farming communities (e.g., input costs, capacity constraints, yield economics, and logistical vulnerabilities).
- Downstream Off-Take & End-Buyer Analysis
- Analyze the commercial off-take landscape to clearly segment the target market.
- Evaluate the strategic purchasing behavior of end-buyers, differentiating between premium, high-quality export-focused buyers and high-volume, cost-driven commoditized buyers.
- Commercial Development & Sales
- Rapidly translate market insights into commercial execution, minimizing time spent on analysis to accelerate active B2B sales.
- Drive sales of pilot project rice and expand long-term commercial sales channels by building strong buyer relationships.
- Promote and sell complementary agricultural inputs and by-products (e.g., biochar/wood vinegar) alongside rice sales to maximize customer account value.
- Market Disruption & Agile PoC Framework Execution
- Design, launch, and manage fast-paced, iterative Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to test disruptive business models, supply mechanics, and value-add technologies.
- Synthesize complex field data into concise, executive-level strategic updates for the investment committee to drive agile decision-making.
- Be part of a purpose-driven team committed to climate action.
- Learn directly from sustainability experts and international project teams.
- Work in a multicultural, inclusive team with members from around the world.
- Enjoy an open and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Flexible work hours and remote setup.
- Real field experience in project implementation and carbon credit systems.
- Opportunities for growth and future career development.
- English - Good
- Khmer - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Business, or related fields.
- Rice trading, agribusiness, supply chain logistics, or agritech for 5 years as a minimum
- Fluent in Khmer, with strong proficiency in Business English for meetings, reporting, and documentation.
- Strong network and established relationships within Cambodia’s rice and agricultural sector.
- Strong interest in sustainability and agriculture.
- Willingness to learn new skills and methodologies.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Open to frequent travel to Battambang and other provinces.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and work with diverse teams to achieve project objectives.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
