Seeds & crop protection recruitment agency
AgriHires is a recruitment agency for seed and crop protection (agrochemical) companies in India. We hire at every level: field officers and territory sales managers, specialists such as plant breeders, seed production and regulatory managers, and zonal and business heads. Field sales hiring peaks from January to April, ahead of Kharif, and we hire all year round.
What we hire in seeds & crop protection, by level.
| Level | Roles we fill |
|---|---|
| Field and entry | Field officers, market development officers (MDOs), sales trainees, seed production officers |
| Managers and specialists | Territory and regional sales managers, plant breeders, seed production and regulatory affairs managers, product managers |
| Leadership | Zonal sales heads, heads of R&D and production, business heads |
Roles we fill most often
- Plant Breeder
- Seed Production Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Product Manager
- Territory Sales Manager
- Business Head
Talent hubs
Hyderabad, Pune, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
From trainee to business head.
Leadership
CEO, COO, CFO, CHRO and business heads, by confidential search.
How we hire leadership →Management
Area, regional and zonal heads, plant heads, product managers.
How we hire management →Specialists
Plant breeders, regulatory, R&D and procurement experts.
How we hire specialists →Looking for work in this sector? See seed company jobs.
Hiring in seeds & crop protection? Get 3 matched profiles in 48 hours.
Tell us the role. A sector consultant replies within one working day, and we aim to send up to 3 domain-screened profiles within 48 hours of the brief. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of annual CTC, quoted before we start.
Hiring in seeds & crop protection: your questions.
- Which roles do seed and crop protection companies hire most?
- Territory sales managers and field officers make up most of the volume, followed by seed production officers, product managers, regulatory affairs managers and plant breeders.
- Where is the seed industry based in India?
- Hyderabad is the largest hub, followed by Aurangabad, Pune, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.
- When do crop protection companies hire?
- All year round. Field sales demand is highest from January to April, so territory teams are in place before the Kharif season.
- Can you hire plant breeders and regulatory managers?
- Yes. Specialist searches for breeders, seed production heads and CIB&RC registration professionals get a domain-screened shortlist within 5 days.
- What does AgriHires charge to hire for a seed or crop protection role?
- 8% to 13.5% of the hire's annual CTC, depending on the profile, with a free replacement if the hire leaves within 60 days of joining. You pay only for the hires you make; candidates never pay.