Crop System and Knowledge Transfer Agronomist

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Crop System and Knowledge Transfer Agronomist

Main Purpose:

• 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