Role Overview

An internationally reputable player in the industrial solutions and commodities trading market is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Country Manager to pioneer its business in the Philippines.
As the first local hire, you will build the company's footprint from the ground up. You will own the full P&L, drive aggressive business development, and manage end-to-end trading operations for Ethanol and Molasses. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role requiring a strategic thinker who is equally ready to roll up their sleeves and execute daily operations.

Location: Philippines (Open to Filipino residents only)
Employment Type: Full-time | Leadership / Pioneering Role
Industry: Commodities Trading / Industrial Solutions

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development & Sales

Market Penetration: Identify, target, and secure high-value commercial opportunities for Ethanol and Molasses trading in the Philippines.
Key Account Management: Establish and nurture long-term relationships with major local buyers, distributors, and manufacturers in the F&B, Oil & Gas, Pharma, and Chemical sectors.
Revenue Growth: Drive the country's sales strategy to achieve and exceed aggressive revenue and profit margins.

Supply Chain & Operations Management

End-to-End Execution: Oversee the local logistics, customs clearance, warehousing, and delivery of traded commodities.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations fully comply with local Philippine laws, import/export regulations, and industry-specific standards.
Risk Management: Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to protect business margins.

Country Leadership & Organization Building

Entity Setup: Act as the primary local representative, setting up local operational workflows and foundations.
Team Scaling: Hire, mentor, and build a high-performing local sales and operations team as the business grows.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of commercial and operational experience, preferably in commodities trading (Ethanol, Molasses, or chemicals) or B2B industrial sales.
Industry Network: Proven track record of catering to or working within the Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Pharma, or Chemical industries.
Mindset: Entrepreneurial, agile, and resilient. You must thrive in ambiguity and be willing to handle both high-level strategy and granular operational tasks.
Mobility: High willingness to travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and operational oversight.
Nationality: Strictly open to Filipino residents only.

Why Join Us?

Pioneering Impact: The autonomy to build a business from scratch with the backing of an internationally reputable global player.
Career Growth: Direct path to building and leading a sizable organization as the market expands.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive executive salary package with high-upside performance incentives.