Senior-level position in Private Sector

The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) seeks a strategic and results-driven Corporate Engagement Director (CED) to lead private-sector partnership expansion and revenue growth. This senior executive will position SAN as the premier partner for corporations committed to regenerative and sustainable agricultural systems. Reporting to the COO, the CED will architect and execute a multi-year corporate business development strategy, steward major accounts, and diversify SAN’s revenue base while ensuring mission alignment.
This role requires a visionary leader skilled in complex partnerships, consultative selling, and stakeholder engagement at C-suite level — demonstrating strong business acumen, strategic thinking, innovation, and accountability. Agency-wide competencies for all SAN staff are rooted in the mission, values and principles of SAN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and includes serves with integrity;

models stewardship and accountability; cultivates constructive and collaborative relations; strives for innovation; and promotes continual learning and self-improvement.

• Co-develop and implement a multi-year corporate growth strategy aligned with SAN mission and priority markets. Targeting annual revenue growth of 15-25% through private sector engagements
• Identify, secure, and expand high-value partnerships with agrifood corporates, retailers, and traders committed to sustainable sourcing.
• Deliver measurable revenue growth through pipeline development, value-proposition design, and major deal closure.
• Support budget planning and cost-efficient resource allocation.

• Build trusted C-suite relationships and influence senior decision-makers to engage deeply with SAN.
• Develop compelling business cases demonstrating ROI and aligned sustainability outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and network-wide collaboration to deliver impactful partnership solutions.
• Serve as a visible SAN representative in industry forums and global events.
• Establish alliances with complementary organizations, including financial institutions, technology partners, and advisory firms.

• Monitor global market trends, regulation, and ESG investment shifts to shape SAN offerings.
• Conduct competition and market analysis to define positioning and pricing strategy.
• Champion innovation in business models including blended finance, co-investment, and new sustainability solutions.

• Lead proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and partnership governance.
• Maintain CRM systems, sales tracking, and pipeline metrics to evaluate efficiency.
• Provide clear performance reporting to SAN leadership and Board

• Build and lead a high-performing team as organizational needs grow.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen cross-functional competencies across SAN in partnership management.
• Liaise with the SAN Senior Management team, providing insights, knowledge, and support in the development of SAN’s strategic plans and goals.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the complementary initiatives and global trends in sustainable agriculture, including funding trends.
• Continuously engage with SAN members, partners, and funders as key expert on sustainable agriculture solutions.
• Develop and maintain leadership, technical vision, and strategy development in the agricultural and environmental sectors.

• Master’s degree in Business, Sustainability, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Development Studies, or related field
• 10–12+ years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, strategic account management, or equivalent.
• Proven revenue generation track record and experience closing complex agreements (>
  
  USD 500k value).
• Strong experience working with or within multinational agrifood and retail value chains.
• Demonstrated excellence engaging senior executives and managing multi-stakeholder environments.
• Commitment to finding climate…