DESCRIPTION:
The Soybean Agronomist will act as the liaison between the company and farmers to organize trial programs and assist with analysing and reporting results, as well as Provide seed and fertilizer advice in relation to research and production of crops (Soybeans) directly to the farmers/growers/clients.
Your technical expertise will assist clients to implement better cultivation, planting and harvesting techniques; improve crop yield, quality and nutritional values of crops.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or similar.
- AVCASA/BASOS Certificate
- 2 years’ experience in an Agronomist/Agriculture related role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- ability to communicate at various levels
- Experience with Soybeans will be highly beneficial
- In-depth knowledge of soil/seed and crop principles
- Outstanding research and analytical skills, and Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must be willing to travel and stay over one or two nights per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be responsible for building and maintaining a good work relationship with existing grower suppliers to secure supply volumes, and recruiting new growers to increase volumes,
KPA’S include:
- Provide advice in relation to research and production of crops directly to clients/growers/farmers to maintain maximum production
- Performs quality control for seed calibre and soil standards, Evaluates and improves seed quality
- Research in the form of field trials on various crops, Keeps records of research, testing, and results, Prepares analysis and data presentation
- Monthly and weekly Sales Forecasting and reporting
- Arranging and hosting events to Network, Demonstrate effectiveness of products to prospective clients, present data gathered in field trials, assess trials and explain technical aspects of products
- After sales technical support
Desired Skills:
- Must be willing to travel and stay over one or two nights per week
- Experience with Soybeans will be highly beneficia
About The Employer:
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