Country Manager
- Andrew Millar
- Jan 21
- 2 min read
East-West Seed
Job Description
Sector: Chemicals, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Textiles, Apparel, Food Processing & Packaging
Overview
No. 707, Street K5, Tuol Sangke 1, Russey Keo, Phnom Penh. 120713
The Country Manager, Cambodia, role with East-West Seed provides overall leadership responsibility for driving sustainable business growth and market development.
The position is accountable for translating the group’s long-term vision, mission and strategy into clear, actionable country-level plans.
This role leads commercial performance, operational excellence and organisational culture across all local functions.
Department/Function: Executive Leadership & Strategy (CEO, Board of Directors, Strategic Planning)
Key Responsibilities
Drive achievement of the country’s business targets through clear strategies and effective operational management.
Lead the development and execution of annual and long-range business plans aligned with group strategy.
Set, monitor and review financial and non-financial key performance indicators, identifying risks and opportunities.
Build, lead and develop a high-performing country team, ensuring strong succession planning and accountability.
Represent the organisation with key stakeholders, including customers, government agencies and industry partners.
Skills & Experience
A recognised degree in business administration, agriculture or a related field, with a postgraduate qualification considered an advantage.
Minimum 10 years’ senior general or business management experience with full P&L responsibility.
Proven track record in sales and marketing leadership within agribusiness, seeds, life sciences, chemicals or FMCG sectors.
Strong strategic leadership capability with the ability to translate long-term vision into executable plans.
Excellent communication skills with high proficiency in English.
About East-West Seed
East-West Seed is a leading international agribusiness specialising in high-quality vegetable seed development and distribution for tropical markets, and has been operating in Cambodia since 2009.
The organisation offers a mission-driven environment focused on empowering smallholder farmers through innovation, market access and sustainable agriculture.
Employees benefit from strong organisational values, regional exposure and opportunities to deliver meaningful social and commercial impact.
Salary Benchmark
(compensation projections based on local market criteria)
USD $5,000 to $8,000 per month, depending on experience*
*For guidance only. Contact the hiring organisation directly for detailed salary information.
Regional Comparison
Cambodia: $5,000 – $8,000
Senior country leadership roles in agribusiness attract competitive compensation reflecting full P&L accountability. Packages often include performance-based incentives aligned with growth targets.
Laos: $4,200 – $6,500
Smaller market size and limited executive depth result in lower base compensation for comparable leadership roles. International agribusinesses may supplement packages with benefits to attract experienced managers.
Myanmar: $4,500 – $7,000
Compensation reflects operational complexity and elevated risk considerations. Experienced country managers with regional exposure continue to command a premium.
Thailand: $6,500 – $9,500
More mature agribusiness and FMCG markets support higher executive salary benchmarks. Strong competition for senior leaders sustains upward pressure on remuneration.
Vietnam: $6,000 – $9,000
Rapid agribusiness growth sustains competitive country manager salaries. Experience in scaling operations and managing diverse stakeholder environments is highly valued.
Post Expiry: 21st February 2026 (earlier if filled)