Our client, a global leader in the tropical vegetable seed industry, is driving sustainable agricultural impact by empowering farmers with locally adapted, high-quality seed solutions. With operations spanning multiple regions and a mission rooted in innovation, productivity, and long-term value creation, the company continues to strengthen its presence in key growth markets.
They are now seeking a Country Manager for Cambodia to lead and grow their national business. This is a pivotal leadership role with full responsibility for country strategy, business performance, and organisational development. You will drive long-term growth, translate global strategy into impactful local execution, and build a high-performing, motivated team that delivers sustainable results while strengthening stakeholder relationships across the market. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial impact, and purpose-driven work in a growing emerging market.

Responsibilities: Strategy & Business Leadership

• Define and execute the country strategy in alignment with the Group’s long-term vision and strategic direction.
• Provide valuable market insights to contribute to regional and global strategy development.
• Identify market trends, growth opportunities, and risks, translating them into actionable business plans

Business Planning & Financial Management

• Lead the development of annual and long-range business plans with clear financial and non-financial targets.
• Own full P&L responsibility, including budget planning, cost control, and efficient resource allocation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, proactively managing risks and implementing corrective actions to achieve business objectives.

Organization & People Leadership

• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing, aligned, and engaged leadership team.
• Strengthen organizational capabilities to meet current and future business needs.
• Develop robust succession plans and ensure continuity in leadership and critical roles.
• Foster an open, inclusive, and performance-driven culture aligned with the company’s values and principles.

Stakeholder & Risk Management

• Manage key internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and relevant authorities.
• Represent the company in external forums and ensure the brand and corporate reputation are upheld.
• Proactively identify business risks and collaborate cross-functionally to implement effective mitigation plans.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a general or business management role with full P&L responsibility, ideally within a similar-sized country operation.
• Prior experience in sales and/or marketing leadership roles within seed, agribusiness, life sciences, FMCG, or related industries.
• Strong strategic thinking with proven ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building, developing, and motivating diverse teams.
• Solid financial acumen with experience in business planning, budgeting, and performance management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally.
• Results-oriented, resilient, and adaptable leader with a commitment to sustainability and long-term growth.