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Vice President & Profit Center Head at Olam Agri — Gurgaon

Experience15–16 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeonsite
Levelexecutive
Posted13 Sept 2026

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About Olam Agri

Olam Agri is hiring in Gurgaon in agriculture food. This role looks for around 15+ years of experience.

Skills

Strategic planning
P&L management
Business development
Key account management
Sales management
Market analysis
Financial forecasting
Budget management
Team management
Supply chain management
Product management
Negotiation

The role

A profit center head at an agricultural food manufacturing company develops global sales strategy, manages P&L, and drives business development across international markets while leading cross-functional operations. The role applies strategic planning and key account management to expand products and improve profitability.

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About This Job

Olam Agri

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Food and Beverage Services,Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Location: Nigeria / IVC

Job Description

As Vice President & Profit Center Head, you will lead one of the critical businesses in Olam Agri, driving operations and growth initiatives across multiple regions. The role focuses on ensuring profitability, market leadership, and innovation while pursuing expansion through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and related categories.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the global strategic sales and marketing plan to drive growth. Provide strategic direction to the B2B team and the Manufacturing organization, with aim to maximize revenue at an optimal costProfit & Loss (P&L) Management: Take full ownership of the business unit's P&L, including financial forecasting, budget management, and ensuring profitability across international operations. Bottom line responsibilities: Completing the budgeted commitments on volumes, GC, overheads, interest EBIDTA and PATBusiness Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new global business opportunities. This includes tracking industry trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to inform strategic decision-making.Team Leadership: Lead and manage diverse and geographically dispersed global teams, fostering a high-performing culture across functions like sales, marketing, production, nutrition, procurement, quality control, and supply chain.Product Innovation & Management: Initiate and assess new product innovations and ensure the product portfolio meets customer needs and market demands in collaboration with R&D and technical teams.Operational Excellence: Oversee global operations, ensure smooth execution of projects, timely order fulfillment, and compliance with international industry standards and regulations.

Job Requirements

Experience

15+ years of extensive experience, including senior leadership or P&L rolesProven experience in sales, distribution, or Key Account Management roles, particularly in emerging or upcountry marketsExperience managing country-level and product-level business responsibilitiesStrong understanding of global business environments and international market dynamics

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Economics, or a related fieldMBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skillsHigh resilience with the ability to manage challenges calmly and effectivelyStrong ownership mindset with end-to-end accountabilityStrong analytical and conceptual thinking, with understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic factorsAbility to operate effectively in complex international business environments

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.