Product Agronomist
2 weeks ago
**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**
We're hiring a **Product Agronomist.**
Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
As Product Agronomist you will be responsible for providing the link between the Research and Development Teams and the Commercial Business. Gathering information on agronomic traits of pipeline products to identify the most suitable products for the commercial brand. Serve as a technical expert in liaison between sales and research organizations for purposes of communicating product needs, gathering product information, evaluating product performance, and participating in product advancement decisions.
**You Will Be Part of Growing Team**
As part of the Pannar Agronomy Team you will be a driving force for the Sales effort by providing training and technical support to the Sales Managers and Sales Representatives.
**Your Challenge**:
- Builds, develops, and retains effective relationships with field sales force and research and development teams
- Instills confidence into the sales force for new products
- Builds and maintains relationships with co-operator farmers
- Represents, articulates, and defends the interests of the commercial brand in advancement meetings
- Identifies the most suitable products from the R&D pipeline to commercialize into the commercial brand
**Key Stakeholders and Interactions**:
Working in the space between research, commercial, and the customer, means that on top of being technically skilled, forging relationships is also critical to the job.
**Location**:
ZA Greytown/ZA Delmas
LI-NA1 #LI-Hybrid
**Qualifications**:** To Grow What Matters, You Will Need**
- B Sci Agric - University degree in Agronomy or related discipline
- 3-5 Years of working experience in the same field
- Licensed driver
- Personal computer proficiency
- Intermediate communication skills in selling, negotiating, influencing, and presenting information to the field sales organization.
**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