Agronomist Central Region

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Syngenta Crop Protection Full time
Job Description

Role purpose

To create demand for Syngenta products and services at grower level by successfully implementing agreed marketing campaigns within a given geographic area. Build strong business relationships with key stakeholders focusing on growers and including local channel partners. Use a combination of interpersonal and technical skills to suitably influence and accelerate the purchase of Syngenta products. 

Accountabilities

  • Build, develop and maintain an Area Grower Map for the given geographic area, that includes farm and crop detail, grower info and demographic information – to be housed and maintained on SalesForce.com
  • Explore and develop biopotential as per the iPlan and Crop Atlas data.
  • Regularly liaise and align with the relevant Key Account Manager (Sales Manager) and Campaign managers in furtherance of the Sales Key Account Plan.
  • Manage an optimum portfolio of key growers and grow Syngenta’s market share in the “area”.
  • Facilitate positive influence on the wider grower network aimed at demand generation and aligned to the implementation of the Marketing campaigns.
  • Regularly coordinate demand generation activity with the local KAM (Sales Manager) and Technical Leads.
  • Manage other key influencers in the area in line with campaign direction, e.g.study groups, large growers, Potato Growers SA etc.
  • Support the achievement of sales targets for the defined sales area by influencing grower purchasing decisions.
  • Feedback market intelligence and value chain information to relevant members of the Syngenta team via SalesForce (SF, the Syngenta Customer Relationship Management system).
  • Maintain good communication and networking across a multi-functional business.
  • Actively contribute to the regional campaign teams with relevant market info and trends.
  • Have a full technical knowledge and commercial perspective of Syngenta and key competitor products and relevant crops.
  • Support Campaign Leads with the conversion of trial data to sales and marketing messaging.
  • Operate within all legal and company policy frameworks.
  • Continuously promote Syngenta Health, Safety & Environmental activities by ensuring that all operations under direct control comply with HSE policies and guidelines as well as any other relevant Syngenta or statutory policies.
  • Closely align with Technical personnel of the Channel network on all technical aspects and benefits/ROI of the Syngenta product range.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Critical Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, horticulture or Agriculture or equivalent knowledge gained though proven experience.
  • Basic Croplife Course qualified (or willing to qualify)
  • Agri-economics and farm practice.
  • Techno-commercial understanding of SA agriculture 
  • Technical profile of Syngenta & key competitor products. 
  • Knowledge of MS Office. 
  • Superior presentation skills
  • Communicating with all levels within a business.
  • Knowledge of business drivers within arable agriculture.

Critical Experience

  • Experience of establishing and maintaining successful business relationships
  • Experience of working in agriculture and understanding the crop growing cycle
  • Experience of working in and contributing to successful team working.
  • Proven record of communicating across a wide target audience. 
  • Ideally 2 years of successful account management or business relationships with the larger- type farms

Critical Skills

  • Developing productive working relationships across the value chain.  
  • Developing 1-2-1 relationships with the most important contacts in the area.  
  • Working with the Sales and Marketing teams so that campaigns are effectively implemented.
  • Development of an Area Business Plan in concert with the Sales Key Account Plans and the continuous utilisation of SalesForce.

Critical success factors & key challenges

  • The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to live and carry out the role in South Africa.
  • The role is home based – in the assigned area of responsibility.
  • The role will involve travel (locally and abroad), SA driving license is required.
  • Flexibility in working hours with out of office hours required to fulfil the role successfully
  • Knowledge of market dynamics, including competitor and regulatory requirements.


  • Regional Manager

    6 hours ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Frank Consult Full time

    **Responsibilities** - Leading sales and marketing initiatives by presenting the company's products and vision to both existing and potential clients within the assigned region. - Expanding the client base and amplifying sales within the designated territory by leveraging the company's approach. - Exceeding predefined targets set by our client's...

  • Agronomist - Eastern Region

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 10 hours ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Syngenta Crop Protection Full time

    Job DescriptionRole purposeTo create demand for Syngenta products and services at grower level by successfully implementing agreed marketing campaigns within a given geographic area. Build strong business relationships with key stakeholders focusing on growers and including local channel partners. Use a combination of interpersonal and technical skills to...

  • Senior Campaigns and Marketing Lead Africa SEO

    6 hours ago

    Pretoria, South Africa British High Commission Full time

    We are looking for a senior campaigns and marketing lead who will be charged with bringing a new level of ambition to GREAT activity in the Africa and Middle East regions. The job holder will work closely with the large network of UK embassies and high commissions operating across the regions, and the foreign, commonwealth and development office’s GREAT...

  • Senior Campaigns and Marketing Lead Africa SEO

    6 hours ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time

    Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) We are looking for a senior campaigns and marketing lead who will be charged with bringing a new level of ambition to GREAT activity in the Africa and Middle East regions. The job holder will work closely with the large network of UK embassies and high commissions operating across the regions, and the Foreign,...

  • Head of Pretoria Delegation Covering South Africa

    2 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Full time

    **Vacancy No.** S03912 **Contract Type** International **Application Deadline** 09-Jul-2023 **Job Posted on** 26-Jun-2023 **Country** SOUTH AFRICA **Duty Station** Pretoria, South Africa **Duty Station Status** Family Duty Station **Duration** 24 Months **Accompanied Status** Accompanied **Grade** F1 **Organizational Context**: The...

  • Consultant - Event and Logistics Un Women Africa

    2 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Full time

    **LOCATION**: Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA **TYPE OF CONTRACT**: Individual Contract **STARTING DATE**: **APPLICATION DEADLINE**: 11-Mar-24 (Midnight New York, USA) **POST LEVEL**: National Consultant **DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT**: 25 working days **TIME LEFT**: 7d 7h 53m **LANGUAGES REQUIRED**: English **EXPECTED DURATION OF...

  • Junior Credit Clerk

    1 day ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Cure Day Hospitals Full time

    6 February 2024 **INTRODUCTION**: - Cure Day Hospitals is a dynamic and energetic company that is expanding rapidly with Twelve (12) operational hospitals. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic JUNIOR CREDIT CLERK to join our team at Head Office in ERASMUSKLOOF, PRETORIA.**DEPARTMENT**: Other **BUSINESS UNIT**: Cure Day Hospitals -...

  • Claims Service Consultant

    6 hours ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    OPPORTUNITY- Santam’s Motor Claims (Central Region) has a position available for a Motor Claims Service Consultant that will be based in West End Office Park, Centurion.**JOB DESCRIPTION** - The purpose of this position is to process all the allocated Motor Claims and get them ready for an assessor to be appointed. The CSC will be responsible for all...

  • Digital Health Strategic Advisor

    5 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Palladium Group, Inc. Full time

    **Digital Health Strategic Advisor - South Africa** **Project Overview and Role**: Palladium is implementing the USAID-funded Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) award. Data.FI is a $180 million, 5-year project which serves as USAID’s primary mechanism for data, technology, and health information systems to support HIV activities across...

  • Event Communications and Technology Advisor

    7 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    Experience : 7-10 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health, development, and learning consulting. We are a dynamic woman - and employee-owned small business partner focused on market-based and integrated local solutions that strengthen country capacity and independence; and on...

  • Solutions Advisor: Engagement, Learning, and

    2 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    **Job Information**: Project/Activity - USAID/South Africa TSS Industry - USAID City - Pretoria State/Province - Gauteng Country - South Africa Zip/Postal Code - 0002 HIghest Level of Education - Master's Degree Work Experience - 7-10 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health,...

  • Event Communications and Technology Advisor

    2 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    **Job Information**: Project/Activity - USAID/South Africa TSS Industry - USAID City - Pretoria State/Province - Gauteng Country - South Africa Zip/Postal Code - 0002 HIghest Level of Education - Master's Degree or 7-10 years of work experience Work Experience - 7-10 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality,...

  • Event and Project Management Advisor

    2 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    **Job Information**: Project/Activity - USAID/South Africa TSS Industry - USAID City - Pretoria State/Province - Gauteng Country - South Africa Zip/Postal Code - 0002 HIghest Level of Education - Master's Work Experience - 10-15 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health,...

  • Project Leader

    6 hours ago

    Pretoria, South Africa International Union for Conservation of Nature Full time

    **Project Leader**: Vacancy #: 6548 Unit: TRAFFIC Southern Africa Organisation: TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC) Location: TRAFFIC - Southern Africa, Pretoria, South Africa Reporting to: Senior Director - Global Programme Office Work percentage: 100% Grade: P2 Expected start date: 01 September 2023 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months with...

  • Professor and Dean: Faculty of Humanities

    6 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

    UP Posting - AcademicFACULTY OF HUMANITIES PROFESSOR AND DEAN: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES PEROMNES POST LEVEL 2 - The University of Pretoria is one of the leading research-intensive universities in South Africa and its nine faculties and business school offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a diverse and dynamic community of...

  • Events Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    Experience : 5-7 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health, development, and learning consulting. We are a dynamic woman - and employee-owned small business partner focused on market-based and integrated local solutions that strengthen country capacity and independence; and on learning,...

  • Project Officer: Engagement

    6 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    Experience : 5-7 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health, development, and learning consulting. We are a dynamic woman - and employee-owned small business partner focused on market-based and integrated local solutions that strengthen country capacity and independence; and on learning,...

  • Project Officer: Engagement

    2 days ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Panagora Group Full time

    **Job Information**: Project/Activity - USAID/South Africa TSS Industry - USAID City - Pretoria State/Province - Gauteng Country - South Africa Zip/Postal Code - 0002 HIghest Level of Education - Bachelor's Degree Work Experience - 5-7 years Panagora Group is a social enterprise dedicated to providing high-quality, high-impact international health,...

  • Climate Change and Biodiversity Policy Officer HEO

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time

    The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual...

  • Head of Economic Diversification

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 1 week ago

    Pretoria, South Africa Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time

    The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual...