Innovation Manager

About Frontier AgriTech Innovation Center:

Frontier is a JV between Arieli Capital and Ramat Negev R&D Center.

Ramat Negev- Located in a desert region characterized by a hot, arid climate and sandy, clay-baked soil. Inaugurated over 50 years ago for the purpose of finding use for brackish [semi-salty] water pumped from local wells.

Arieli Capital is a multifaceted investment firm and a global leader in innovation that strives to identify, support, and invest in companies creating real impact while maintaining financial returns as the primary objective.

Frontier is an AgriTech Innovation Center, located in the R&D offices in Ramat Negev, offering a tailor-made solutions for startups.

Among other services we offer to our portfolio startups are R&D, POC, Case studies, go-to-market, and international business development with the option of investments.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Innovation Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding our network, fostering partnerships, and driving revenue growth for Frontier. As an Innovation Manager, you will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop strategic alliances, and drive the adoption of disruptive innovative agriculture solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Identify and Cultivate Partnerships: Identify potential partners, including agricultural technology companies, research institutions, government agencies, and investors. Cultivate and nurture relationships to create mutually beneficial partnerships that advance the mission of Frontier.

· Market Research: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, market gaps, and opportunities in the agricultural sector. Use data-driven insights to develop strategies for business growth.

· Proposal and Presentation Development: Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential partners and stakeholders. Clearly articulate the value proposition of Frontier.

· Lead Generation: Generate leads and opportunities for collaboration through outreach, networking, and participation in industry events and conferences.

· Negotiation and Deal Closing: Lead negotiations with potential startups and clients, ensuring that agreements are mutually beneficial and aligned with the organization's objectives. Close deals to achieve revenue targets.

· Project Management: Oversee the successful execution of partnership agreements, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

· Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with existing partners and stakeholders. Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration.

· Reporting and Analysis: Provide regular reports and analysis on business development activities, including key performance indicators, pipeline status, and outcomes. Budget and ongoing documentation management

· Community management and ecosystem: Participation and representation in the ecosystem's activities, knowledge of the Israeli and International ecosystems, promoting collaborations with Frontier to hold joint events, and providing assistance in organizing official visits and delegations.

· Operation: Striving for optimization and proposing work methods and activities whose implementation will improve the company's results. Logistics coordination with Ramat Negev R&D.

· Management of social media in full collaboration with the Arieli Capital marketing team

Qualifications:

· Living in the south and familiarity with the southern ecosystem is a MUST.

· Passion for agricultural innovation and sustainability.

· Proven track record of successful business development.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

· Strong interpersonal and soft skills

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

· Project Management experience- an advantage

· Program management skills to effectively lead a program in a high-tempo, high-demand environment.

· Self-motivated and results oriented.

· Willingness to travel as required.

· Strong knowledge of agricultural trends, technologies, and market dynamics (an advantage).

· Bachelor's degree (an advantage).