Agronomic Specialist

Job Title: Agronomist

About the Role:

Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Agronomist to provide technical and sales support to our clients in the Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be the Crop specialist in different crops for the specific geographical area.
2. Assist the National Agronomy Manager and Senior Agronomist in the development and execution of the Crop strategy and campaigns for the different crops in the specific geographical area.
3. Support the efficient implementation of key Stewardship measures as part of the crop strategy.
4. Assist the management team in developing new products, expanding current products by monitoring, and giving accurate feedback on the local field and market conditions.
5. Build strong relationships with sales agents, prominent producers, and relevant industry bodies in the assigned area.
6. Take the lead in product complaints and provide tailored solutions.

Requirements:

• BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or closely aligned field.
• At least 3 years experience in the agriculture crop protection industry in a similar role.
• Bilingual: Afrikaans and English.
• Valid drivers license.
• In depth knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology.
• In depth knowledge of different crops for a specific geographical area.
• Experience in collaborating with farmers and agents.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent.
• Able to reprioritise and quickly respond to internal and external customers.
• Effective time management.
• Effective relationship management with good people skills.
• Delivery of clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communications appropriate to the relevant audience(s).
• Eye for detail to ensure accuracy, continuity, and completeness of all information.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Software and the ability to learn latest programs.
• Planning and Managing Work: organises time, people, and activities.
• Critical Thinking Skills: ability to gather and integrate critical information, recognising and addressing underlying assumptions of others, to arrive at effective solutions.
• Customer Focus: responds appropriately and takes personal responsibility for meeting customers expectations.
• Maintains effective communications with customers.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills: high level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in crop protection, agronomy, and ag business profession.