Customer Technical Specialist

6 months ago


Centurion, South Africa Corteva Full time

**Description**:** GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU**

Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

**#GrowWhatMatters**

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Customer Technical Specialist to support our business in the northern part of South Africa. Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Customer Technical Specialist you will serves as the interface between the Commercial and R&D organizations.

**Your Challenge**:

- Local collector and interpreter of the technical needs of users, influencers, channel partners, and Corteva Crop Protection sales team regarding products.
- Translate local needs into questions to be answered by projects and communicates inputs to Field Scientists for marketing for awareness.
- Support district sales goals of existing products by providing technical and sales support.
- Support the development of the sales organization through training, coaching, and best practice improvement for trainees, experienced hires, and experienced territory managers in Crop Protection.
- Support local sales team with sales and product training for new and experienced sales representatives.
- Assist with technical training for key distributors.
- Assist with complaints.

**Location**:
Flexible - ideally Centurion, but open to other locations in the northern part of the country.

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**Qualifications**:** To Grow What Matters, You Will Need**
- Bachelor's degree with demonstrated capabilities and at least 3 years field experience, preferably in a similar role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written - in English.
- Strong technical expertise and problem solving skills required.
- Ability to plan, execute and evaluate field trials.
- Strong self-directing skills, ability to work effectively with mínimal guidance.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Strong computer skills; PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
- Innovative in focus.
- Frequent travel required, 50% of time or greater.

**Who Are We Looking For?**
- Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
- Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food
- Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
- Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

**Growing What Matters Starts With YouWhat We Can Offer To Help You Grow?**
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
- Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility



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