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Semios pioneered variable-rate pheromone-based mating disruption in orchards and has since expanded into a comprehensive portfolio covering crop protection, water management, frost control, automation, and a leading farm management information system. The Semios Group includes trusted brands such as Semios, Agworld, Altrac, and Greenbook. We continue to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.\nOur innovative work has been recognized with several industry awards, including:\nAgTech Breakthrough - Smart Irrigation Company & Pest Management Solution of the Year\nThrive Top 50\nGoogle for Startups Accelerator Cohort\nGlobal Cleantech Top 100\nWe know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things, and learns as we go.\nWho you are:\nWe are seeking a data-driven Corporate Development & Market Strategy Lead to accelerate our growth leveraging applied technology in agricultural-based supply chains. This veteran contributor role bridges the gap between high-stakes business expansion and strategic market intelligence. You will evaluate corporate growth opportunities-including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic commercial relationships-while leading and evaluating deep market research.\nYou’re driven by purpose and motivated by work that matters. You’re looking for more than a role, you want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company solving real-world challenges to improve how farming works, today and for the future.\nWhat you will do:\nCommercial Relationships: Collaborate with go-to-market leads to structure, negotiate, and frame high-impact commercial relationships, joint ventures, and channel partnerships across the agricultural ecosystem.\nTransaction Support: Build comprehensive business cases, construct financial valuation models, and coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts with product, legal, and finance teams.\nStrategic Growth Execution: Manage the corporate development pipeline from initial sourcing and deal structuring through to integration planning and partnership with Financial Planning & Analysis.\nM&A Evaluation: Identify, research, and screen prospective acquisition targets that align with our product portfolio and long-term corporate roadmap.\nMarket Sizing Assessments: Conduct rigorous Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) analyses to evaluate new geographies and crop segments.\nStrategic Insights: Synthesize ag production, market and commercial data; grower trends; and competitive intelligence into qualified assessments that help steer market expansion, new product development and sales strategy.\nGo-to-Market (GTM) Alignment: Translate market research into actionable briefs for the marketing and sales teams, defining buyer personas with product management, regional challenges, and collaboration with the commercial enablement team on optimal pricing frameworks.\nTrend Tracking: Monitor macroeconomic agricultural trends, regulatory changes (e.g., carbon credits, biological approvals), and emerging technology shifts to safeguard our market position.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy, Business, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.\n7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategic marketing, management consulting, or venture capital, preferably within the applied technology, AgTech, SaaS, or precision agriculture sectors.\nProven track record of independently building market models, assessing market share data, and evaluating corporate transaction structures.\nSkills\nAgTech Domain Knowledge: Understanding of the agricultural value chain from hands-on experience, including work with growers, retail distributors, equipment OEMs, and agronomic workflows.\nFinancial & Analytical Modeling: Strong proficiency in financial valuation, market-sizing math to self-sufficiently translate complex datasets into clear executive presentations.\nStrategic Assessment: Ability to look beyond basic metrics to make highly qualified recommendations on whether to buy, build, or partner.\nCross-Functional Productivity: Exceptional verbal and written skills, with a proven ability to align commercial and operational objectives and plans, sales directors, and executive leadership.\nNice to have:\nAdvanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Finance/Agribusiness) or CFA designation.\nDirect experience in deal execution, M&A integration, or strategic alliance negotiation within AgTech, SaaS, or IoT space.\nDeep network within the agricultural technology ecosystem, including retail distributors, OEMs, and agronomic service providers.\nFamiliarity with carbon markets, biological registration frameworks, and environmental sustainability incentives.\nSalary range: $108,000 to $164,000 USD per year\nWe publish a salary range to provide transparency and represent the full growth potential of the role; as a result, offers are made based on demonstrated mastery and experience and generally fall near the midpoint.\nBenefits\nWhy this is the opportunity for you:\nPurposeful Work: Make a global impact by advancing sustainable food production.\nOur People: Work with a fun, collaborative, and supportive team.\nRecharge: Generous vacation policy and year-end winter break.\nWork Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid office setting or fully remote. (role dependent)\nWellbeing: Comprehensive health plans and enroll in our 401(K) plan.\nAt Semios Group, we value the full range of experience and perspectives people bring-not just what’s listed in a job description. If your background is a close match, we encourage you to apply. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.\nWe welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. 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