Business Manager - Farm Mechanization and Rent-to-Own
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Farmerline Limited is hiring a Business Manager to lead a new farm mechanization and rent-to-own business launching in Ghana in 2026. The role focuses on driving revenue, managing equipment services and operators, overseeing a rent-to-own program, and preparing the model for expansion to Ivory Coast in 2027.
- Lead a new farm mechanization and rent-to-own business in Ghana
- Manage a USD 2 million equipment investment from year one
- Coordinate operators, repairers, and AgroChampions
- Oversee rent-to-own repayment plans and customer selection
- Support expansion plans to Ivory Coast in 2027
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Job Description
Learn About Farmerline
Farmerline is dedicated to reimagining how the world thinks about and invests in the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Its mission is to create lasting profits for farmers everywhere, approaching challenges with bold and systemic thinking while maintaining a lean and agile operation.
Farmerline was founded in 2013 and has grown into a fast-growing agtech company in Africa. The company has raised over $20 million since incorporation, and its digital marketplace combines logistics, field agents, farm resources, and agribusiness partnerships to support African farmers. Farmerline has reached 1.7 million farmers by deploying tools and services through more than 3,000 partners across 48 countries.
Impact assessments show that Farmerline increases yield by about 2x and net income by an average of $306. Its technology platform, Mergdata, is licensed or white-labeled to development partners, global food traders, and governments who use its customizable tools to improve the lives of farmers around the world.
Farmerline fosters a learning organization where team members apply ideas and creativity to solve problems daily. Candidates drawn to a dynamic, collaborative culture with high standards and determination to make a positive impact on millions of lives will find Farmerline a strong environment to thrive.
Role Overview
Farmerline is launching a new farm mechanization and rent-to-own business in Ghana in 2026. The Business Manager will lead this operation, working with existing Farmerline teams and a network of independent operators, repairers, and AgroChampions. The goal is to turn a USD 2 million equipment investment into a profitable, well-run business from year one.
The role focuses on driving revenue, ensuring smooth operations, preventing fraud, building sustainable income opportunities for farmers and community partners, and preparing the model for expansion to Ivory Coast in 2027.
Revenue and Business Performance
Achieve annual revenue targets for mechanization and rent-to-own services.
Set fair and profitable service pricing.
Boost machine utilization and minimize idle time.
Work with Commercial Managers to secure farmer groups and commercial clients.
Strengthen customer loyalty and repeat service use.
Mechanization Service Management
Coordinate services such as drying, threshing, cleaning, tractor work, and other mobile mechanization activities.
Plan weekly service schedules with AgroChampions and Commercial Managers.
Ensure reliable, timely service delivery and accurate payment tracking.
Rent-to-Own Program Management
Design simple, fair repayment and down-payment plans.
Use digital tools to train farmers and AgroChampions.
Monitor repayments, manage late follow-ups, and maintain accurate records.
Carefully select customers to reduce default risk.
Oversight of Independent Operators and Repairers
Identify, vet, and train machine and tractor operators.
Set expectations for discipline, safety, and data reporting.
Monitor performance through digital tools.
Build relationships with workshops and mechanics.
Negotiate fair repair rates and timelines.
Track repair quality, downtime, and costs.
Working With AgroChampions
Guide AgroChampions on farmer mobilization and service demand creation.
Ensure they understand their income model and are paid fairly.
Support coordination of operators and follow-up on rent-to-own repayments.
Prevent fraud and improve field data accuracy.
Position AgroChampions as reliable community-level partners.
Operational Efficiency and Fraud Prevention
Ensure every job, machine hour, and payment is accurately recorded.
Monitor machines using digital tools and sensors.
Enforce rules on where machines operate and stay overnight.
Match payments to machine activity and investigate discrepancies.
Work with Finance and Risk on regular performance and fraud reviews.
Collaboration With Tech, Product and Design
Help develop simple digital tools for operators and AgroChampions.
Support dashboards for revenue, usage, repairs, and repayments.
Enable machine-tracking alerts and real-time visibility.
Contribute to improvements in booking and scheduling tools.
Expansion to Ivory Coast
Support onboarding of operators and repairers in Ivory Coast.
Train AgroChampions using lessons from Ghana.
Adjust pricing and processes to local market realities.
Requirements
7-12 years managing field operations or commercial activities in Ghana.
Experience
- with mechanization, tractors, or fleet operations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive revenue, control costs, prevent fraud, and protect equipment.
- working with independent operators or artisans.
- Understanding of rural communities and farmer needs.
- Familiarity with payment tracking and basic financial systems.
- Background in rent-to-own, asset-based services, or field sales is an advantage.
- Desired Skills
- Strong commercial mindset and good financial instincts.
- Strong planning, coordination, and execution abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate without managing direct employees.
- Practical problem-solving in field conditions.
- Comfortable using mobile apps and digital reporting tools.
- Honest, disciplined, and trustworthy.
- Respectful toward farmers, youth, and local partners.
- Passionate about job creation and building profitable and sustainable long-term business.
- How to Apply
- Apply through Farmerline's official application page.
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