From Gut Feeling to Clear Direction – Rethinking Your Agribusiness Career

A blog post in the series: Changing jobs in agribusiness - How best to go about it? by Dr. Jochen Riebensahm | Riebensahm Agribusiness Recruiting | Partner & Agribusiness Lead 'Livestock & AgTrade'

You feel it deep down: something needs to change.But you’re not quite sure what—or where to begin.

You’re not alone. Many professionals and leaders in the agribusiness sector reach a point where it’s not about lacking skills—it’s about lacking clarity. Caught between daily operations, growing responsibilities, and constant transformation, there’s often little space to step back and reflect.

That’s exactly where professional career consulting comes in—not with generic advice, but with the right questions.

Three Questions That Make All the Difference

1. Where are you today?

   What role do you currently play in your organization?

   Which responsibilities do you own—and which are you avoiding?

   

2. What are you truly capable of?

   Which of your skills and experiences are transferable?

   Where do your real strengths lie—technical, strategic, personal?

3. What do you actually want?

   What do you expect from your next career move?

   Which values, working conditions, and perspectives are non-negotiable?

Agribusiness Careers Are Rarely Linear – But Always Possible

In an industry as diverse as agribusiness—with its blend of farming, industry, trade, services, and technology—career paths aren’t always obvious.But opportunities are there. The key lies in realistically identifying your potential and turning it into a future-proof perspective.

What Helps When You Feel Stuck?

👉 Talk to people who help you think further.Mentors. Former colleagues. Visionary leaders.Or—ideally—an advisor who truly understands your industry.

The best consultants don’t hand you prefabricated answers.They ask the right questions. They share insights. And they challenge your thinking—in a way that moves you forward.

Bottom Line

A successful career step doesn’t start with a job posting.It starts with a clear view of yourself.

As specialized consultants in the agribusiness sector, we support professionals and executives in recognizing their options—and acting on them with confidence. With market insight, honest feedback, and a genuine interest in your development.

📩 If you feel there’s more ahead for you—let’s talk.

Lars Armstroff | Business Lead 'AgTech' | https://rar.tiny.us/LArmstroff

Stefano Pettinella | Business Lead 'Pet, Horse & Apiculture’ | https://tinyurl.com/SPettinella

Michael Witt | Business Lead 'Crop & Finance' | https://tinyurl.com/MichaelWitt

Dr. Jochen Riebensahm | Business Lead ’Livestock & AgTrade’ | https://tinyurl.com/JRiebensahm