Managing Director – Europe

Beewise•Madrid, MD

About The Position

Beewise is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Managing Director to establish and lead its beekeeping activity across Europe. The role is based in Spain and reports directly to the CEO. Beewise’s BeeHome™ is an AI-powered robotic beehive that enables remote beehive management and aims to improve bee health and productivity at scale. The Managing Director will build Beewise’s European activity from the ground up by developing strategic partnerships with commercial beekeepers and growers, establishing regional operational and commercial infrastructure, and leading expansion across European markets. The role combines agricultural and business leadership, including oversight of regional commercial activity and customer success, team building, and coordination with global leadership, product, and operations teams. The position also represents Beewise at industry events, professional forums, and agricultural networks. Frequent travel across Europe is expected.

Requirements

Significant leadership experience in agriculture, ag-tech, or related industries.
Strong background in business management and agricultural operations.
Experience building or launching business activity in new markets.
Proven ability to develop partnerships and lead complex commercial initiatives.
Fluency in Spanish and English.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the beekeeping ecosystem.
Additional European languages.
Direct experience in commercial beekeeping operations.
Experience working with growers, agricultural cooperatives, or farming organizations.
Experience leading regional expansion or market entry in Europe.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead Beewise’s beekeeping activity in Europe from the ground up.
Develop and execute the regional business strategy in alignment with company leadership.
Build and manage relationships with commercial beekeepers, growers, and agricultural partners.
Identify and establish strategic partnerships within the European agricultural ecosystem.
Build the regional operational and commercial infrastructure as the activity grows.
Oversee regional commercial activity, including partnerships, sales processes, and customer success.
Build and lead the regional team as the business expands.
Work with global leadership, product, and operations teams to support successful market implementation.
Represent Beewise at industry events, professional forums, and agricultural networks.
Travel frequently across Europe.