About Rize
Rize (rize.farm) is a leading Agri-Tech startup uniquely positioned to build solutions that make rice cultivation more sustainable and improve farmer livelihoods in Asia. These sustainable solutions are urgently needed as rice cultivation is one of the largest polluting forms of agriculture globally. Formed through a joint venture between Temasek, Wavemaker Impact, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and GenZero, Rize's technology captures vital agricultural data essential for implementing sustainable farming practices. This makes rice farmers more climate-resilient, increases their crop yields, lowers costs, and facilitates efficient access to finance. Rize currently has operations in Indonesia and Vietnam and plans to expand further within the region. To expand, Rize is unlocking climate/green financing facilities to help serve more farmers in their transition to sustainable rice cultivation. Rize has recently received substantial global media attention, acknowledging our efforts in this journey. Please read more here: Bloomberg, Business Insider, DealStreetAsia.
Position Overview:
This role drives business growth, market strategy, and operational excellence, bridging marketing, business development, and execution strategy. The position involves developing go-to-market plans, optimizing operations, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance performance. It requires cross-functional collaboration with leadership, operations, and country teams to implement high-impact initiatives. Ideal for someone with a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute data-driven strategies that align marketing, business development, and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth.
- Leverage market research and competitive analysis to identify business opportunities, optimize go-to-market strategies, and mitigate risks.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with product, operations, and leadership teams to implement high-impact programs that enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Design and execute farmer engagement initiatives to strengthen customer relationships, improve retention, and expand market reach.
- Establish and track key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure the success of business initiatives, marketing campaigns, and operational processes.
- Drive process optimization and operational excellence by implementing structured problem-solving approaches and best practices.
- Ensure seamless execution of marketing and business strategies by aligning efforts with company goals, profitability targets, and market dynamics.
- Manage multiple high-priority projects with ownership and accountability, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.
- Foster strategic partnerships both internally and externally to enhance market positioning, drive business growth, and scale operations effectively.
- Adapt to a fast-paced startup environment, balancing agility with strategic execution to deliver long-term value.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 2+ years (MBA) or 4+ years (non-MBA) experience in marketing, business development, or strategy execution.
- Proven expertise in go-to-market strategies, business growth, and data-driven decision-making.
- Startup experience preferred; agritech exposure is a plus but not mandatory.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and execution abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of agricultural markets and farmer engagement strategies is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in driving digital and traditional marketing campaigns.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and CRM platforms.
