Agronomist

POSITION: Agronomist

LOCATION: Northern Cape

Agronomist: To provide expert product and agronomy support to distributors and agents within a designated region, enhancing the value of the company's crop protection solutions through technical advice, crop-specific expertise, and relationship-based collaboration. The role supports sales outcomes through influence, education, and innovation-not direct pricing or transactional sales.

• Diploma, Bagaric or BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or a closely aligned field.
• 2+ years' experience in agricultural crop protection industry.
• Substantial knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology is required.
• Experience in working with farmers, agents and dealership management.
• Must be able to work within a cross functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent.
• CropLife accredited

1. Technical Product Support
   • Provide in-field technical guidance on crop protection products.
   • Conduct product demonstrations and follow-up visits with agents and end-users.
   • Monitor product performance, handle queries, and provide practical usage feedback.
2. Agronomic Advisory
   • Offer agronomy support tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
   • Advise agents and farmers on integrated crop solutions and practices.
   • Stay abreast of pest, disease, and environmental trends impacting crops.
3. Relationship Building
   • Build and maintain long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
   • Act as the trusted technical face of the company, positioning the brand as a knowledgeable partner.
   • Foster collaboration through field days, joint visits, and technical training.
4. Influence & Market Development
   • Influence product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
   • Identifies regional product opportunities, gaps, or needs and provide market intelligence to internal teams.
   • Innovate new ways to position products against competition using insights and creative demonstration.

• Salary: Solid basic & car allowance