Agribusiness executive search: the headhunter born in agribusiness

We find directors, managers and C-level executives for input, machinery, agroindustry, animal protein, cooperative and trading companies in Brazil and Latin America, with confidentiality and a shortlist in 15 days on average.

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Specialization

Why agribusiness needs a specialized headhunter

Hiring an executive for agribusiness is not like hiring for any other company. The crop calendar sets the pace of the business, most operations are in the countryside, cooperatives have their own governance and multinationals compete for the same small pool of experienced professionals.

Geração C3 was born inside this world. Our founders have more than 15 years in management and leadership roles in agribusiness in Brazil, Latin America and the United States, and the team knows from the inside the value chains, the competitors and the skills that make an executive succeed in the field and in industry.

  • Technical assessment by people who understand agronomy, operations and the market
  • Network of executives from multinationals, cooperatives and domestic companies
  • Attracting talent to the countryside: a value proposition that convinces those who need to relocate
Positions

The executive positions we recruit for in agribusiness

Only leadership and strategic positions, across the entire agribusiness chain.

Sales

Sales director and manager

Inputs, crop protection, biologicals, seeds, fertilizers, machinery and animal nutrition.

Manufacturing

Plant director and plant manager

Agroindustry, meatpacking, ethanol mills, crushing plants, dairy and feed mills.

Units and branches

Unit and regional managers

Cooperatives, input retailers, warehouses and operations spread across the countryside.

Field

Farm and operations manager

Management of farms and large-scale operations, always in leadership roles.

R&D and market

Research and market development

Leaders in R&D, agronomy, product development and market development.

C-level and LATAM

CEO, CFO and country managers

General management, finance and leaders for operations in Brazil and Latin America.

We do not handle operational roles or high-volume sales hiring.

Value chains

From farm to factory: the value chains we know from the inside

Inputs and fertilizersCrop protection and biologicalsSeeds and geneticsMachinery and implementsAgroindustryMeatpacking and animal proteinDairyCooperativesInput retail and distributionTrading and originationMills and bioenergyAnimal nutrition and healthAgtechAgricultural credit and finance
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Grains and inputs
Nelore cattle grazing in inland Brazil
Livestock and genetics
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Animal protein
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Machinery and operations
How it works

The recruitment and selection process, step by step

Full transparency at every step: you know exactly what happens from the first briefing to the hiring of the ideal candidate.

Client alignment

It all starts with a deep dive into your challenge: we understand the role, the business goals, the company culture and the ideal technical and behavioral profile. This initial alignment defines the search map and avoids rework down the road.

Market mapping

We map the agribusiness market in full: companies, competitors, regions and the professionals who stand out in each function. This is where we identify target talent, including people who are currently employed and satisfied.

Active search (headhunting)

We go after the best proactively. We combine direct headhunting, our own talent pool and AI-powered technology to approach qualified candidates no job posting would reach, with full confidentiality when the process requires it.

DISC

Behavioral screening (DISC)

We apply the DISC methodology to mapped candidates to understand how each person tends to act, communicate and make decisions. Only those whose profile fits the team and the challenge move on to interviews.

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Interviews and assessment

We assess each candidate in technical and behavioral depth, validating experience, achievements, motivations and fit with your company culture. Only those who truly make sense for the position make the shortlist.

SHORTLIST

Shortlist delivery

You receive a lean shortlist with the best options in the market, each with a complete profile report. Instead of screening dozens of résumés, you choose among qualified finalists, with accuracy above 70%.

From the blog

Insights for hiring in agribusiness

By function and by industry

Executive search for every leadership role and every link in the agribusiness chain

FAQ

About agribusiness executive search

What does a headhunter specialized in agribusiness do?
They search for and approach executives for leadership roles at companies in agribusiness and its value chain, such as inputs, machinery, agroindustry, animal protein, cooperatives and trading. Beyond the hiring process, they know the market, the competitors and the technical skills each position requires in the field and in industry.
Which agribusiness executive positions does Geração C3 recruit for?
Director, manager and C-level roles in areas such as sales, manufacturing, operations, farming, R&D, finance and HR, as well as KAMs, unit managers and country managers for Brazil and Latin America. We do not handle operational roles.
Do you recruit executives for inland regions and other countries?
Yes. We work across Brazil, including inland agribusiness hubs such as Mato Grosso, Goiás, Paraná, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, and in Latin American countries, for domestic and multinational companies.
How long does it take to receive the shortlist?
15 days on average, with over 70% accuracy on the very first list.
Is agribusiness executive search confidential?
Yes. Advertised roles do not identify the company and, in confidential searches, the role is not advertised: target executives are approached directly. We also never disclose our client list.
Why hire an agribusiness headhunter instead of a generalist?
Because in agribusiness the context changes everything: crop calendars, cooperative culture, life in the countryside, the multinational job market and agronomic technical requirements. A headhunter who knows this world assesses better and reaches the right professionals faster.

Need an executive who understands agribusiness?

Talk to our team. On average, within 15 days you receive the shortlist with the right executives for your operation, with full confidentiality.

Talk to our team