With the advancement of new technologies and the arrival of new startups focused on the development of the agribusiness sector, the demand for professionals in the area has grown substantially, according to consultancy Michael Page.

Compared to 2019, the agribusiness segment grew 2% , amid a 4.1% drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to IBGE. And, later this year, Brazilian agricultural production is expected to reach a total of 264.9 million tons , representing an increase of 4.2% compared to 2020.

With this significant growth, companies have sought to reinforce their teams with professionals specialized in the agricultural market and who are capable of leading large projects . According to consultancy Michael Page, in 2020, there was a 30% increase in the hiring of senior executives.

The current agribusiness scenario ends up favoring the growth of new businesses and the hiring of more experienced professionals to manage new projects.

Check below the list of popular positions in agribusiness and their respective salaries:

Health, safety and environment coordinator

Salary: from R$9 thousand to R$13 thousand

Supply Coordinator

Salary: from R$9 thousand to R$12 thousand

Solutions sales manager

Salary: from R$3 thousand to R$16 thousand + variable remuneration

Credit Coordinator

Salary: from R$9 thousand to R$15 thousand

Director of Investor Relations

Salary: from R$30 thousand to R$60 thousand

Forestry coordinator

Salary: from R$15 thousand to R$20 thousand

And to help professionals in the field improve themselves and reach senior positions in the agribusiness sector , through the use of modern business planning and management tools, the IDP School of Management, Economics and Business offers the Master of Business Economics (MBE ) in Agricultural Markets . To find out more about the course, click here .