Crop System and Knowledge Transfer Agronomist

• The Crop System Agronomist will utilize their expertise in applied field research and agronomic sciences to provide technical support to a selected geography and Crop.
• This includes execution of the field-testing program which utilizes Research and Development protocols to support key business drivers for all facets of the region - including Seed, Trait, Biologicals, Crop Protection, and digital tools.
• Local field research identifies customer value of new technology and identifies solutions for current technical needs with commercial portfolio.
• The Crop System Agronomists are responsible for knowledge transfer, demonstration and education of the product and system recommendations to the customer Agronomist and sales team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• This role will be based in Zambia and is remote
• Responsible for the execution and localization of the MD testing program and trials under farmer conditions in order to validate the technologies and solutions
• Responsible for the Implementation of field protocols including treatments, site assignments and data collection.
• Support the development and validation of field protocols. 
• Responsible for the implementation of protocols including treatments, site assignments and data collected.
• Create customer pull by developing, positioning and/or testing new hybrids, CP programs, traits and/or systems.
• Responsible for building confidence and competence in our internal Customer Agronomist by training on our portfolio, products and agronomic information.
• Act as Technical Lead for New Commercial offerings in Seed, Trait, Biologicals and Crop Protection for local geography.
• Drive the safety agenda.
• Responsible for the implementation stewardship and adhere to company polices ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition  
• Responsible for the value proposition development of customized agronomic solutions for the key crops in area of responsibility to support sales and business growth targets.
• Integrates and incorporates new products into agronomic systems and make recommendations on adjustments to cropping systems 
• Build profile as technical expert in territory
• Assistance in product performance issues.
• Writing of relevant articles and information brochures .
• Build and maintain relationship with researchers from academic and research institutions.
• Responsible for developing a development strategy for the area of responsibility

Key Working Relations:

• GTM Enablement Team
• Distribution, Retail, Key Account Management Teams 
• Customer Agronomist
• Field Marketing
• Breeding  & Field solutions 
• Seed Growth Team
• Stewardship Liaison
• Partnership Team
• Crop System Agronomist and Knowledge Management Africa
• Students & contractors
• Academics 
• Consultants 
• Channel partners
• Retail / distributor managers
• Growers
• 3rd Party Extensionist and agronomist

Qualifications & Competencies:

• MSc degree in Ag/Life Sciences or related discipline or BSc Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in agricultural research. 
• Organizes and execute a high-quality assigned field research trial program
• Has relationships with and is recognized as a subject expert by internal and external stakeholders, i.e. academics, community organizations, licensees, R&D, sales/marketing, media.
• Good working knowledge of Crop Protection Industry and  Seed Business   
• Excellent relationship and team skills
• Understanding of implications of actions on the achievement of BCS short term and long-term objectives.   
• Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skill set   
• Excellent organization and time management 
• Proactive partner with sales to exceed business targets
• Intermediate level of English speaking.