Job Summary:

• Analyze data, and communicate regularly the status and outcome of the program to all related parties.
• Support SPR Supervisor to conduct field trials such as parent test, density, fertilizer, crop protection recipes, row ratio, nicking, micro pilot, harvest moisture tolerance, seed processing research trials etc.., collect data and record field agronomy practice
• Support SPR Supervisor for farm & field management, seed preparation, planting and harvest, to ensure trials in good quality.
• Support lab works related to SPR activities such as pollen study, drying tolerance study etc.
• Collect all required data timely and in good quality for field/lab trials as per the guidelines. 
• Update trial data in the database timely.
• Support analyzing data with valid statistical analysis, and generate trial reports.
• Support generating production recipes and productivity conclusions including parental morphology, flowering, nicking, adaptation, disease tolerance, yield components, ratio, density and cost of goods information based on trial data and field observations.
• Support generating production yield and production risk matrix for HPC.
• Support exploring new production areas/seeking proper trial fields & growers.

Skills on Resume: 

• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Scientific Communication (Soft Skills)
• Field Trial Management (Hard Skills)
• Agronomic Data Collection (Hard Skills)
• Database Management (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Skills (Hard Skills)
• Statistical Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Field and Farm Management (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Assist senior staff in implementing methods and procedures for seed conditioning and cleaning.
• Perform basic literature research to identify uses and application protocols of pesticides.
• Serve as a point of contact between interested agencies and groups on behalf of the Plant Materials Center's seed cleaning and conditioning unit.
• Collect, maintain and analyze program data.
• Assist in the development and execution of invasive plant and agricultural pest management projects.
• Encourage and assist invasive plant and agricultural pest program outreach efforts.
• Work as a member of a team to assist in data collection and support on projects within the Plant Material Center Programs.
• Conduct necessary experiments to obtain simple & effective solutions, practices or initiatives that will increase productivity and quality of supply. 
• Work with related parties to effectively utilize such findings.
• Liaise and work to gain support from external parties on proposals and implementation of projects that help resolve issues or make improvements to the program.
• Organize training sessions, field tours and meetings for farmers and the relevant parties. Prepare posters, presentations and educational materials as appropriate.

Skills on Resume: 

• Seed Conditioning (Hard Skills)
• Research (Hard Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Soft Skills)
• Outreach Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Problem-Solving (Hard Skills)
• Training (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Conceptualise, design and execute agronomy trials including rials related to crop physiology that seek to overcome yield constraints and achieve new yield expectations
• Be accountable for data collection, management and quality
• Draft publications of research results for both internal communications and for scientific meetings and journals
• Draft proposals for new research, including budgeting and personnel requirements
• Lead and guide agronomy student trainees in designed projects, and performed other jobs
• Build relationships with clients, and make recommendations for fertilizer, chemicals, and seeds to increase farmers' yield and profitability.
• Scout fields for weeds, pests, insects, and diseases.
• Create strategic marketing plans to build a customer base, and appeal to your current client base.
• Work with Custom Applicators to ensure a high level of service after the sale.
• Prospecting via existing relationships and cold calling to generate and uncover opportunities for customer acquisition

Skills on Resume: 

• Agronomy Trial Design (Hard Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Scientific Writing (Soft Skills)
• Proposal Writing and Budgeting (Hard Skills)
• Leadership and Mentoring (Soft Skills)
• Client Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Field Scouting (Hard Skills)
• Marketing Strategy Development (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Provide advice to your farmer customers and help them make better business decisions using our proprietary solutions
• Achieve sales, revenue and market share targets within the defined market/territory
• Plans and carries out test plots at farms to demonstrate improved varieties of field crops such as corn and soybeans to use as a sales tool 
• Involved in all aspects of grower relations, including acreage allocations, contracts, conflict resolution, training and development of production management programs.
• Complete farm inspections, ensure that quality conditions are met and provide training and support to achieve required standards
• Key contact in assigned area of expert for other Production Agronomists
• Coordination of an Integrated Pest Management program including vendor selection, agreement administration, hiring and managing scouts, needs to be a cost-effective and environmentally sound method of enhancing yields
• Responsible for logistics to ensure the availability of seeds and that time targets are met
• Complete regular production follow-ups and report accordingly
• Supervise personnel who are responsible for field activities.

Skills on Resume: 

• Agronomy Advisory (Soft Skills)
• Sales Achievement (Hard Skills)
• Test Plot Management (Hard Skills)
• Grower Relations (Soft Skills)
• Farm Inspections (Hard Skills)
• Expert Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Pest Management (Hard Skills)
• Logistics Coordination (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Actively participate in strategy development and execution for strong long-term client relationships specific to each account, supported by sales/delivery programs.
• Keep the responsibility to regularly review and identify target accounts and opportunities within the framework of the organization-wide strategy.
• Analyze and translate data and observations into actionable recommendations for business growth and solutions.
• Take the lead in planning how to establish and maintain major account relationships and customer sales targets within the full line of products.
• Regularly track performance vs plans to actively contribute in the forecasting process.
• Develop deeper customer insight and feedback to relevant departments on local market dynamics, competitor intelligence as well as the impact of Bayer-driven activities.
• Keep in mind and monitor that the account sales strategies are in line with global company targets and values.
• Participate in the development of sales strategies for national accounts.
• Maintain consistent, constant and open cross-functional communication and collaboration within own team and other relevant organizational functions/divisions.
• Create and carry the image of Bayer as a compliant, credible, respectful and responsible company offering sustainable solutions that meet customer needs the best.
• Establish trustful long-lasting relationships with key customers, keep customer loyalty at the highest level.

Skills on Resume: 

• Client Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Sales Target Management (Hard Skills)
• Performance Tracking (Hard Skills)
• Market Insight (Hard Skills)
• Sales Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Cross-functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Working with suppliers and growers to ensure products made safely to agreed standards
• Sourcing & developing suppliers to deliver the strategic business needs
• Understanding of different sourcing models in produce and the skill set to develop successful models to drive quality and availability
• Continually drive best quality product through knowledge relationships and strategic sourcing, varietal and innovation plans
• Develop and deliver a robust varietal and sourcing plan over future years to ensure M&S keeps ahead of the competition with regard to quality, consistency and offer
• Create and deliver research and plans for innovation
• Input to/Determine technical and sourcing vision and input into the Business Unit strategy for the product area
• Work with suppliers and specialists to develop different packaging formats to drive sustainability and different look and feel across produce
• Drive exacting quality and consistency year-round, through clear sourcing and quality improvement plans
• Manage sourcing calendar and season changeovers to deliver great quality and availability

Skills on Resume: 

• Supplier Management (Soft Skills)
• Supplier Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Sourcing Model Development (Hard Skills)
• Quality Leadership (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
• Innovation Planning (Hard Skills)
• Packaging Development (Hard Skills)
• Seasonal Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Ensure product quality is continually monitored and maintained
• Find opportunities for quality improvement
• Utilise knowledge of Food Law to ensure product and packaging is legal
• Ensure Marks & Spencer’s Quality Management System is implemented both internally and at suppliers
• Ensure suppliers are audited as appropriate ensuring noncompliances are remedied
• Management of an appropriate independent product testing program where appropriate
• Management & reduction of Customer complaints
• Provide up-to-date technical advice across the BU for specific products and other areas of technical responsibility
• Representation of the function and the company externally on industry issues
• Work with cross-discipline groups on initiatives that require technical input
• Exploit new systems and processes to build a better business

Skills on Resume: 

• Quality Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Quality Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Food Law Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• System Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Auditing (Hard Skills)
• Product Testing Management (Hard Skills)
• Customer Complaint Management (Soft Skills)
• Technical Support (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Make diagnostics and provide recommendations to the General Managers/Agronomists 
• Ensure ongoing technical benchmarking of the industry sector to provide input for selecting a supply base
• Maintain professional status & accreditation of IFST/BASIS (or similar body) through appropriate Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Assist in the design establishment and conduct of glasshouse, laboratory and field experiments, ensuring accurate data collection and interpretation, for a range of sweet potato research priorities.
• Develop and maintain Risk Assessments (RAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the area of research being conducted.
• Work effectively, both individually and as a member of a team, maintaining a high standard of work and assisting team members
• Assist in the delivery of participative action learning and research processes, including farmer workshops, field days and demonstrations.
• Contribute to the preparation and communication (verbally and written) of project objectives and outcomes, to industry, the department, funding bodies and other interested stakeholders.
• Contribute to the vegetable RD&E team and business unit performance while adhering to the Department's Code of Conduct, including the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety.
• Use available resources to regularly review technical information, patents, literature, regulations, methodologies and trends related to the Ag market to independently develop & recommend technical strategies
• Manage greenhouse activities safely, including lifting and manipulation of planting pots and equipment

Skills on Resume: 

• Diagnostics (Hard Skills)
• Benchmarking (Hard Skills)
• Professional Development (Soft Skills)
• Experiment Design (Hard Skills)
• Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Teamwork (Soft Skills)
• Action Learning (Soft Skills)
• Technical Strategy (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Assist food safety with compliance to all quality, safety and company policies by GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices and established SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Research, trial and assist implementation of fertility and crop care products. 
• Provide leadership and valuable participation in team activities and maintain a highly engaged workforce
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure adequate coverage and maximum utilization of resources
• Plans and presents agronomy meetings for the Ag Operations Farming Team and outside growers.
• Develop and manage field trials for the following pesticide use fertility, plant physiology and cultural practices, including seed variety production evaluation, irrigation practices, insect, disease and weed control.
• Provide farming practice recommendations based on field trials.
• Review soil fertility and develop a fertility program ensuring high quality and maximum nutritional value. 
• Travel to growing areas to review cultural practices with farm managers and outside growers.
• Lead research committee in selecting products to trial.
• Meet with product vendors.

Skills on Resume: 

• Food Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Product Research (Hard Skills)
• Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Resource Management (Soft Skills)
• Agronomy Presentation (Soft Skills)
• Field Trial Management (Hard Skills)
• Farming Recommendations (Hard Skills)
• Vendor Interaction (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Manage and maintain the greenhouse facility at the WAIC, including the commissioning of the facility and relevant infrastructure and equipment
• Lead and actively support the cultivation, maintenance and care of plants
• Lead and coordinate greenhouse studies at the WAIC, including for internal company projects and testing needs, as well as customer-driven studies
• Coordinate and advise on external greenhouse, field and application tests, including for biological testing, spray drift and other relevant studies
• Evaluate seed treatments from germinating seeds/seedlings per established procedures/rules on standard, vigor, tetrazolium, and herbicide bioassay tests on all submitted species
• Lead customer engagement at the center and remotely, through training, establishing partnership projects and developing and curating technical content for customer and marketing purposes
• Commission, manage and maintain relevant application technology equipment for the facility, which may include spray tank(s), spray chamber(s), demonstration spray table and nozzle library, imaging technologies (e.g., high speed camera), droplet characterization devices (Sympatec laser or similar), seed treatment equipment, etc
• Establish local collaborations with county and academic extension and technical groups, for community ambassadorship and resourcing opportunities.
• Locally manages WAIC team, focused on teamwork, logistics, customer experience and continuous improvement
• Establish a Sustainability program and ambassadorship for the WAIC that emphasizes the role of Stepan and our agricultural innovation in food security and improving the environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues on design of experiments or structure/function studies to develop new products for the Ag market

Skills on Resume: 

• Greenhouse Management (Hard Skills)
• Plant Care Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Study Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Test Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Seed Treatment Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Customer Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Application Technology (Hard Skills)
• Team Management (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Adapt the growing strategy to each location 
• Perform agronomic services for clients with farm management including planning, monitoring, testing and inspecting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their current and future needs.
• Provide onsite agronomic and technical support to clients to recommend appropriate products and services to strengthen their business
• Identify and cultivate new agronomic sales opportunities for prospective and existing clients
• Promote branch staff upskilling by providing technical advice and product recommendations
• Maximize promotional opportunities, including assisting at field days and farmer meetings with demonstrations and trial work
• Supporting farming customers by offering a full range of advice, products, and agricultural services
• Profitable crop production and farm business management.
• Recognized point of contact within the geographical area for the business 
• Successfully expanded the customer base and sales for the business.

Skills on Resume: 

• Location-Specific Strategy Adaptation (Hard Skills)
• Agronomic Services (Hard Skills)
• Client Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Onsite Technical Support (Hard Skills)
• Sales Opportunity Identification (Hard Skills)
• Staff Upskilling (Soft Skills)
• Promotional Event Participation (Soft Skills)
• Farm Business Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Define the growth strategy for each product, from seed to harvest 
• Maintain and grow sales and market share for the liquid fertilizer portfolio as the primary contact and account manager for customers in the region.
• Perform and analyze soil tests and provide sound agronomic advice and product application recommendations for crop nutrition needs in the context of a rapidly changing regulatory framework.
• Research, plan, prepare and implement sales and marketing plans within budget to maintain existing accounts and develop new accounts.
• Monitor commodity and competitor pricing and implement effective pricing strategies to maintain and grow market share.
• Develop and manage technical and marketing resources, including participation and representation at industry field days and other promotional events.
• Recommend new products and product formulations to meet customer needs and maintain a competitive value proposition.
• Develop liquid fertilizer application guidelines for use by the application contractors on the cane and other crops.
• Develop and enhance technical applications for data management, mapped outputs and other records of contractor fleet fertilizer application, including use of GIS technology and other third-party applications and platforms.
• Report sales activities in the Wilmar CRM platform (Salesforce)
• Prepare and present sales budgets, forecasts and other relevant reporting to senior management.

Skills on Resume: 

• Growth Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Sales Management (Soft Skills)
• Soil Testing (Hard Skills)
• Sales Planning (Hard Skills)
• Pricing Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Resource Management (Soft Skills)
• Product Recommendations (Hard Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)