03 Oct
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Semios
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Vancouver
Founded in 2010, Semios Group is a leading agricultural technology company helping growers, agronomists, and ag retailers manage over 200 million acres across five countries. 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. We continue to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.
Founded in 2010, Semios Group is a leading agricultural technology company helping growers, agronomists, and ag retailers manage over 200 million acres across five countries. 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. We continue to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.
We 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.
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.
Commercial 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 Build comprehensive business cases, construct financial valuation models, and coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts with product, legal, and finance teams Manage the corporate development pipeline from initial sourcing and deal structuring through to integration planning and partnership with Financial Planning & Analysis M&A; Evaluation: Identify, research, and screen prospective acquisition targets that align with our product portfolio and long-term corporate roadmap Synthesize ag production, market and commercial data; and competitive intelligence into qualified assessments that help steer market expansion, recent product development and sales strategy 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 Trend Tracking: Monitor macroeconomic agricultural trends, regulatory changes (e.g., carbon credits, biological approvals),
and emerging technology shifts to safeguard our market position Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy, Business, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred ~7-10 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 ~ Proven track record of independently building market models, assessing market share data, and evaluating corporate transaction structures Understanding of the agricultural value chain from hands-on experience, including work with growers, retail distributors, equipment OEMs, and agronomic workflows Cross-Functional Productivity: Exceptional verbal and written skills, with a proven ability to align commercial and operational objectives and plans, sales directors, and executive leadership Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Finance/Agribusiness) or CFA designation Deep network within the agricultural technology ecosystem, including retail distributors, OEMs, and agronomic service providers Familiarity with carbon markets, biological registration frameworks, and environmental sustainability incentives Purposeful Work: Make a global impact by advancing sustainable food production Generous vacation policy, company-paid holidays and year-end winter break Prioritize Your Well-Being: Access comprehensive health plans designed to support your physical and mental health Office location that is convenient via transit and bike paths We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status.
📌 Corporate Development & Market Strategy Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 Semios
📍 Vancouver