Agronomist - Crop Protection
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have a Diploma, B. Agric. or B. Sc. Degree in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology or a closely aligned field with CropLife accreditation
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the 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 is advantageous
- Must be able to work within a cross functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent
- Providing in-field technical guidance on the company’s crop protection products.
- Conducting product demonstrations and following up with agents and end-users.
- Monitoring product performance, handling queries, and providing practical usage feedback.
- Offering agronomy support tailored to regional crops and farming conditions.
- Advising agents and farmers on integrated crop solutions and practices.
- Staying abreast of pests, disease, and environmental trends impacting crops.
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with distributor agents and growers.
- Acting as the trusted technical face of the company, positioning the brand as a knowledgeable partner.
- Fostering collaboration through field days, joint visits, and technical training.
- Influencing product uptake through credibility, knowledge sharing, and solution-based engagement.
- Identifying regional product opportunities, gaps, or needs and providing market intelligence to internal teams.
- Innovating new ways to position products against competition using insights and creative demonstration.