Head – Plant Based Protein Distribution

Company Overview

Star Agriwarehousing and Collateral Management Limited is a dynamic company focused on innovative solutions in the agri-commodities sector, with a specific focus on plant-based protein distribution.

Job Summary

The Head – Plant Based Protein Distribution will play a critical role in establishing and leading StarAgri's Plant-Based Protein Distribution vertical. This entrepreneurial leader will be responsible for developing business strategies, building supply and distribution networks, and achieving overall business goals to create a profitable and independent vertical within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Build StarAgri’s Plant-Based Protein Distribution vertical by identifying high-quality product categories, such as pulses-based protein, chickpea protein, etc.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy for the vertical.
• Establish a strong sourcing network involving pulses, protein raw materials, processors, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and food ingredient companies.
• Set up a distribution network across India targeting B2B, institutional, food processing, nutraceutical, FMCG, and new-age food companies.
• Create partnerships with domestic and international suppliers, ingredient manufacturers, food-tech companies, and large buyers.
• Leverage existing networks in pulses, commodities, warehousing, marketplaces, and institutions to create a robust distribution-led business.
• Own the P&L of the vertical and drive growth, achieving revenue, margin, working capital, and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with founders and senior leadership to transform this opportunity into a sustainable and profitable business vertical.

Qualifications

• Education: MBA or equivalent degree from a premium business school preferred, with a strong academic background.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agri commodities, pulses, food ingredients, nutrition, B2B distribution, or food processing.
• Proven experience in building a distribution network, launching new categories, or managing food/agri product distribution.
• Strong understanding of Indian agri markets, the pulses value chain, food ingredient businesses, institutional buyers, and distribution channels.
• Comfortable working directly with founders and senior leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to export-import processes, global sourcing, food processing, or ingredient trade will be an added advantage.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with excellent leadership skills.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the agriculture or food industry, with a focus on distribution and business development.

Environment

• Position is preferred to be located in Mumbai, otherwise Gurgaon/NCR. The role may require collaboration with various stakeholders and could involve travel within India.

Salary

• Salary details have not been specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement within StarAgri as the vertical grows and develops.

Benefits

• Specific benefits details have not been provided.