Field Agronomist at Corteva Agriscience

As Field Agronomist you will be responsible for develop and provide agronomic, product and service education and training to the field sales force that helps support the sales and service of Pioneer ® brand products and associated technologies. Support the field sales force by working to resolve customer service calls. Provides product, agronomic and general crop production information through several mediums directly to customers. Actively involved in demand creation of Pioneer seed. Work with the Agronomy Manager to plan and conduct Business Unit region agronomy field trials and demonstrations that provide information that will improve the management and/or positioning of Pioneer products. Create with Agronomy Manager and deliver agronomic product and digital services information which improves the productivity and profitability of Pioneer customers. Serve as primary agronomic resource to account managers to resolve difficult customer concerns.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Responsible for managing the Eastern Free state area for agronomic and general crop production, training of the salespersons in that area.

Your Challenge:

• Builds, develops, and retains effective relationships with field sales force and area managers
• Instills confidence into the sales force for new products and assists with marketing of these products
• Builds and maintains relationships with farmers
• Assists with complaint investigation and resolution relating to agronomic performance of products.
• Performs trials to promote understanding of new products and fine-tune product placement

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

• Working with the Pioneer dealers, Area Manager and the customers requires not only being technically skilled, but also the ability to forge relationships. These are critical skills for the job.

Location:

• Eastern Free State – Bethlehem

Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• B Sci Agric Honorus – University degree in Agronomy or related discipline
• 3-5 Years of working experience in the same field
• Licensed driver
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Intermediate communication skills in selling, negotiating, influencing, and presenting information to the field sales organization and to customers.

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 You… What 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