and one of the world’s leading seeds and crop protection Chemicals Company.
To meet the demand for expansion the company is seeking for qualified
candidates to fill the existing vacant positions;
POTATOES TECHNICAL CROP EXPERTS
The Potato Technical Crop Expert will drive awareness and acceptance of crop
offers by collaborating with key stakeholders in local markets. The Expert will
build crop expertise in the organisation by leveraging on market knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize field trial demonstration sites and liaise with growers in support of
the local commercial units (sales team)
Monitor the performance and relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance
with business standards
Provide/validate/evaluate technical elements of crop and brand strategies at
commercial unit crop level (technical assumptions, technical stories including
competitors)
Understand and interface with the various organizations that contribute to
variety research and development, agronomics, sustainability, finished product
quality, potato and vegetable utilization/ production.
Identify potential solutions to address grower needs and support new product
launches via participation in trials and training.
Set up, follow up, consolidate and analyze trials and trial results for the
commercial unit down to territory level to build deep understanding
of solutions, to sharpen their positioning and maximize the impact of
product launches
Support collaboration with local influencers
Develop process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency of existing and
new recipe/products without risk to product conformance or established
specifications.
Develop and deliver technical training and guidance as required.
Training in technical elements of Seeds / CP for sales teams
REQUIREMENTS:
First Degree in food science & technology with agronomy background or any
relevant field of study – Potato or vegetable agronomy expertise is required
At least 5-8 years relevant experience of which 3 years should be in a
technical role (e. g. Technical Support Manager, Product Evaluator, Technical
Advisor or Technical Service or Product Manager in the agri-business sector)
Crop management knowledge with field experience
Deep and broad agronomy, crop and product knowledge
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
Good communication (written and verbal) skills and excellent command of the
English language.
Good interpersonal skills
Must have ability to learn to operate any of the process equipment, as well as
understand process and product testing requirements.
Ability to work under pressure.
Safety conscious, quality conscious and excellent work ethics
Strong computer skills
Willingness to travel as necessary to execute projects.
VEGETABLES TECHNICAL CROP EXPERTS
The Vegetable Technical Crop Expert will drive awareness and acceptance of crop
offers by collaborating with key stakeholders in local markets. The Expert will
build crop expertise in the organization by leveraging on market knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize field trial demonstration sites and liaise with growers in support of
the local commercial units (sales team)
Monitor the performance and relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance
with business standards
Provide/validate/evaluate technical elements of crop and brand strategies at
commercial unit crop level (technical assumptions, technical stories including
competitors)
Understand and interface with the various organizations that contribute to
variety research and development, agronomics, sustainability, finished product
quality, potato and vegetable utilization/ production.
Identify potential solutions to address grower needs and support new product
launches via participation in trials and training.
Set up, follow up, consolidate and analyze trials and trial results for the
commercial unit down to territory level to build deep understanding
of solutions, to sharpen their positioning and maximize the impact of
product launches
Support collaboration with local influencers
Develop process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency of existing and
new recipe/products without risk to product conformance or established
specifications.
Develop and deliver technical training and guidance as required.
Training in technical elements of Seeds / CP for sales teams
REQUIREMENTS:
First Degree in food science & technology with agronomy background or any
relevant field of study – Potato or vegetable agronomy expertise is required
At least 5-8 years relevant experience of which 3 years should be in a
technical role (e. g. Technical Support Manager, Product Evaluator, Technical
Advisor or Technical Service or Product Manager in the agri-business sector)
Crop management knowledge with field experience
Deep and broad agronomy, crop and product knowledge
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
Good communication (written and verbal) skills and excellent command of the
English language;
Good interpersonal skills
Must have ability to learn to operate any of the process equipment, as well as
understand process and product testing requirements.
Ability to work under pressure.
Safety conscious, quality conscious and excellent work ethics
Strong computer skills
Willingness to travel as necessary to execute projects.
TO APPLY:
Application and CV’s with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the
mail should be sent to: hr@rhizomeng.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
