Application Guide
How to Apply for Partnerships Success Manager (Odisha)
at Kheyti
🏢 About Kheyti
Kheyti is an innovative agritech startup focused on helping smallholder farmers in India increase their incomes through climate-smart farming solutions. The company is unique for its 'Greenhouse-in-a-Box' technology and farmer-centric approach that has demonstrated significant impact in improving crop yields and farmer livelihoods. Working at Kheyti offers the opportunity to directly contribute to sustainable agriculture transformation in rural India.
About This Role
As Partnerships Success Manager for Odisha, you'll be responsible for building and managing relationships with agricultural partners, government agencies, and farmer collectives to expand Kheyti's reach in the state. This role is impactful because you'll directly enable more smallholder farmers to access Kheyti's solutions, improving their economic stability while promoting sustainable farming practices across Odisha.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve traveling to meet with potential partners in rural Odisha, conducting field visits to understand local farming challenges, and developing partnership proposals tailored to specific districts. You'll spend time analyzing agricultural data from the region, coordinating with Kheyti's implementation teams, and following up with existing partners to ensure successful adoption of farming solutions.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Kheyti Is Looking For
- Has 3-5 years of experience in partnership management, business development, or agricultural extension work in Odisha
- Demonstrates deep understanding of Odisha's agricultural landscape, including key crops, farming challenges, and local government programs
- Possesses strong relationship-building skills with experience working with farmer producer organizations (FPOs), NGOs, or government agricultural departments
- Is fluent in Odia and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders from rural farmers to government officials
📝 Tips for Applying to Kheyti
Highlight specific experience working with agricultural partnerships in Odisha, mentioning specific districts or programs you've worked with
Demonstrate your understanding of Odisha's agricultural challenges by referencing specific crops (like paddy, pulses, or vegetables) and seasonal patterns
Include metrics from previous partnership roles showing how you expanded reach or improved outcomes for agricultural programs
Mention any existing relationships with Odisha's agricultural department, KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendras), or farmer collectives
Show how your approach aligns with Kheyti's farmer-first philosophy by describing how you've previously prioritized end-user (farmer) benefits in partnership decisions
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with agricultural partnerships in Odisha and understanding of local farming ecosystems', "How you've successfully scaled agricultural programs or technologies in rural settings", 'Your approach to building sustainable partnerships that benefit both organizations and end-users (farmers)', "Why you're passionate about Kheyti's mission and how your skills can help expand their impact in Odisha"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Kheyti's specific solutions like 'Greenhouse-in-a-Box' and how they've been implemented in other states
- → Odisha's agricultural policies, current government programs, and key challenges facing farmers in the state
- → Kheyti's existing partnerships and implementation models from their work in other regions
- → The specific crops and farming practices prevalent in different districts of Odisha where Kheyti might expand
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with generic partnership experience without demonstrating specific knowledge of Odisha's agricultural context
- Focusing only on corporate partnerships without showing understanding of working with government agencies and farmer collectives
- Proposing partnership strategies that prioritize scale over farmer impact or sustainability
- Not being able to discuss specific challenges smallholder farmers face in Odisha or how Kheyti's solutions address them
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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