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Business Developer for Precision Agriculture (Sugarcane & Ethanol)

Stenon

Stenon

Software Engineering, People & HR
Brazil
Posted on Apr 3, 2025
Who are we?
Stenon is an innovative agtech company revolutionizing soil measurement technology. Our mission is to make food production more efficient by significantly reducing fertilizer usage while maintaining high yields. We provide real-time, laboratory-grade soil data to farmers, agronomists, and agricultural enterprises, enabling precise and sustainable farming practices. Operating at the forefront of Nitrogen Fertilizer Optimization and Yield Boosting in São Paulo, Brazil, Stenon is pioneering a transformational shift in agriculture. Our cutting-edge German technology enables farmers to reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs by 20-40% while improving yields, shaping the future of Brazilian agriculture and ensuring sustainability in the industry.
Position
We are seeking a Business Developer to lead and expand our Precision Agriculture Solutions business within the Sugarcane & Ethanol industry in Brazil. Based in São Paulo, this role will drive market development, establish key partnerships, and promote Stenon’s cutting-edge soil measurement technology to large-scale agricultural producers and ethanol companies. The ideal candidate has a strong network in the sugarcane and ethanol sector, extensive experience in precision agriculture, and fluency in Portuguese (PT), English (ENG), and German is a plus (GER).
You will
  • Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to penetrate the sugarcane and ethanol sectors in Brazil.
  • Identify, engage, and establish relationships with key stakeholders, including large sugarcane producers, ethanol mills, cooperatives, and agronomic service providers.
  • Drive sales of Stenon’s real-time soil measurement technology by demonstrating its value for optimizing fertilizer use and increasing crop efficiency.
  • Work closely with agronomists, researchers, and technical experts to integrate Stenon’s solutions into the sugarcane industry’s best practices.
  • Represent Stenon at industry conferences, trade fairs, and networking events to strengthen brand visibility and business growth.
  • Collaborate with Stenon’s global teams to tailor the product offering to meet local agronomic needs.
  • Provide customer training and support to ensure effective implementation of the technology.
You have
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnership management within precision agriculture, agribusiness, or agtech.
  • Strong understanding of the sugarcane industry and ethanol production in Brazil.
  • Established network in the sugarcane and ethanol sector (e.g., producers, ethanol mills, cooperatives, research institutions).
  • Proven ability to introduce and scale agricultural innovations in the market.
  • Fluency in Portuguese (PT) (mandatory) , English (ENG) (mandatory), and German (GER) (is a plus).
  • Experience with soil analysis, remote sensing, or precision farming technologies is a plus.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach to business growth.
  • Driving license
What we offer
  • Opportunity to lead the expansion of a cutting-edge agtech solution in the Brazilian market.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • A dynamic, innovative, and growth-driven work environment.
  • The chance to make a real impact on sustainable agriculture in Brazil.
  • International exposure with collaboration across Europe and Latin America.The opportunity to shape the future of agriculture in Brazil, enabling farmers to optimize inputs and boost yields through groundbreaking German precision technology.
Why us?
We are on a mission to make soil data accessible in real-time, thus changing how farmers can cultivate their land. To achieve this, we put our customers first and try to understand the challenges they have deeply. This will allow us to build the best possible products. We value transparency and honesty to become as performant as possible. With an open yet always constructive feedback culture, we learn from each other and improve continuously.
We have high standards and reward performance, but at the same time, we want to work with positive people who treat their colleagues exceptionally well.
Interested?
If you are passionate about agricultural technology and have a strong background in business development within sugarcane and ethanol, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short motivation letter.
Join us in shaping the future of precision agriculture in Brazil!
About us
At Stenon we are on a mission to democratize soil data. We have become the global market leader in real-time, digital soil data that is totally laboratory independent. This provides farmers with essential data to make optimal and sustainable cultivation decisions, boosting yield, crop quality, and soil health while saving money on inputs.