national technical agronomy manager

The Technical Agronomy Manager will serve as the agronomic lead in driving innovation, supporting commercial initiatives, and delivering technical expertise for the company's crop solutions. This role is responsible for spearheading agronomic strategies, overseeing field trials and product demonstrations, supporting stakeholders with technical training, and using data-driven insights to optimize productivity and sustainability for key crops such as rice, corn, fruits, and vegetables.

1. Technical Leadership and Expertise

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative agronomic solutions aligned with the company's product portfolio.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations on best crop management practices for rice, corn, fruits, and vegetables.
• Stay updated with the latest research, technologies, and trends in agronomy to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

2. Commercial Products Demonstration

• Plan and execute focus product trials, new product introduction (NPI) demos, and large plot demonstrations.
• Coordinate major product launches by showcasing crop-specific agronomic solutions in field settings.
• Gather and analyze field data to support the effectiveness and benefits of products being demonstrated.

3. New Product Development and Testing

• Collaborate with R&D to develop and test innovative agricultural products (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides, seed technologies).
• Evaluate product performance in real-world conditions to meet both market needs and regulatory requirements.
• Align agronomic strategies with the objectives of product development and marketing teams.

4. Stakeholder Technical and Agronomic Support

• Deliver technical training and support to internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Demand Generation).
• Provide agronomic guidance and training to farmers, distributors, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct field demonstrations, customer workshops, and technical seminars to promote best practices and product benefits.

5. Data Gathering, Analysis, and Reporting

• Ensure proper data collection and documentation from field trials, product demonstrations, and solution assessments.
• Analyze trial data to generate insights that inform product positioning and agronomic recommendations.
• Support marketing and sales with technical data and reports to strengthen commercial strategies.

6. Collaboration and Networking

• Build partnerships with agricultural institutions, government bodies, and industry experts.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and professional forums to promote brand credibility and technical leadership.

7. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize precision agriculture tools, crop models, and analytics to support technical recommendations and decision-making.
• Analyze yield and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement in crop management practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agronomic research, product development, or technical services.
• Strong knowledge of crop production systems, especially rice, corn, fruits, and vegetables.
• Proven experience in managing field trials, product demonstrations, and technical trainings.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and precision agriculture tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites, customer locations, and events.