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Company Description
GrowSpec is a world-leading pioneer in commercial and industrial indoor agritech and intelligent planting technologies. The company designs innovative systems that help organizations optimize indoor crop production and resource efficiency. GrowSpec has developed and manufactured the first compact, modular, transportable “Plug & Play” system using advanced aeroponics technology. This solution allows clients to rapidly deploy high-performance indoor growing environments with minimal infrastructure. Team members contribute to cutting-edge advancements in sustainable agriculture and scalable food production.
Role Description
The Director role at GrowSpec is a full-time, on-site position based in Manchester. The Director will oversee strategic planning, operational performance, and commercial growth, ensuring alignment between product innovation, market needs, and financial goals.
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- Setting and monitoring KPIs
- Managing budgets
- Guiding key projects from concept through implementation
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The Director will:
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers
- Represent GrowSpec at industry events
- Support business development activities
- Mentor managers
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies
Qualifications
- Proven leadership and people management skills, including experience directing cross-functional teams and developing high-performing staff.
- Strong strategic planning, business development, and commercial acumen, with a track record of driving growth in technology, agritech, or related sectors.
- Operational management experience, including budgeting, resource planning, performance measurement, and process optimization.
- Familiarity with agritech, controlled-environment agriculture, or advanced planting technologies is highly beneficial.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Comfort with data-driven decision-making and the use of metrics to guide strategy and operational improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Manchester and travel as needed for client meetings, supplier visits, and industry events.
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