Vice President / Head of Business Development (Advisor) – SEA Region

 Vice President / Head of Business Development (Advisor) – SEA RegionLocation: Singapore /Malaysia/Vietnam/Bangkok/Hong Kong (Remote-Hybrid)Engagement Type: Success Fee-Based Advisory (Interim | Pathway to Full-Time Leadership)Industry: AgriTech | ClimateTech | AI & Robotics | SaaS PlatformAbout INNOFarms.AIINNOFarms.AI is building the world’s first Full-Stack AI Intelligence Platform for Sustainable Food Systems - combining AI, IoT, Robotics, and Data Science to empower indoor vertical farms, greenhouses, and agribusinesses to grow smarter, faster, and more sustainably.Our proprietary FarmXOS™ solutions are already gaining traction across the GCC. Strategy/Head office based in Hong Kong, and we are also expanding into Southeast Asia - the region with the fastest-growing demand for urban farming, precision agriculture, and climate-resilient food technologies.It’s a strategic growth mandate — to help a global Agri-AI venture land its first SEA pilot clients, unlock investor traction, and co-create a scalable business in the world’s most innovation-friendly markets.You’ll act as a trusted regional growth partner, leveraging your networks, credibility, and market understanding to secure commercial pilots and investor connections.Key ResponsibilitiesLead business development and market activation across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the rest of SEA (With Some market exploration support for NZ/AUS).Identify and close commercial pilot projects with commercial farms, greenhouses, and AgriTech companies.Build strong relationships with government bodies, sustainability accelerators, and corporate innovation programs.Engage with SEA venture capital firms, family offices, and AgriTech investors to help drive Seed/Pre-Series A traction.Represent INNOFarms.AI at key AgriTech and Sustainability events (e.g., AgriFoodTech Expo Asia, Grow Asia, Enterprise SG programs).Collaborate with the Founder & CEO to refine go-to-market strategy, pricing models, and funding outreach narratives.Ideal Profile8–20 years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, or Venture Building.Background in AgriTech / FoodTech / ClimateTech / SaaS / IoT / DeepTech startups or corporates.Strong network in SEA innovation ecosystems — Accelerators, agribusiness players, and sustainability initiatives.Entrepreneurial and self-driven — thrives in high-autonomy, performance-linked setups.Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to represent the company in front of high-level partners and investors.Engagement Model & RewardsType: Interim Advisory Engagement (Success Fee-Based | No Fixed Retainer)Structure:Pilot Activation Bonus: USD 3,000 per closed commercial pilot (> USD 50K contract value)Funding Success Fee: USD 20,000 per soft commitment leading to final closing funding USD ≥ 500KStrategic Partnership Bonus: USD 1,000 per institutional MoU (Gov, Accelerator, or Corporate Innovation Program)Full-Time Conversion Option: Upon achieving ≥ 2 pilot closures or ≥ USD 1M pipeline, role transitions to Vice President, SEA – Full-Time with a competitive package and ESOP opportunity.Why Join Now?Be part of a category-defining Agri-AI venture shaping the future of food and sustainability.Direct access to global leadership — work closely with the Founder & CEO.Opportunity to lead the SEA growth engine from inception and own a region with immense strategic value.Full flexibility + outcome-linked upside potential.📩 To Apply:Send your profile on LinkedIn or to careers@innofarms.ai with the subject line:“VP BD – SEA | Success Fee Advisor”