Emergent Agronomist

Key Requirements

• BSc Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a related agricultural field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in crop nutrition, agronomy, or the fertiliser industry.
• Strong knowledge of fertiliser products, soil fertility, and crop production practices.
• Experience providing technical agronomic advice and farmer support.
• Proven sales and business development experience within the agricultural sector.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience conducting farm visits, crop assessments, and field demonstrations.
• Strong understanding of agricultural value chains and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and farmer training skills.
• Ability to analyse crop performance and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Strong planning, forecasting, and reporting abilities.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively to farming areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide agronomic and technical advice on crop nutrition, fertiliser application, and soil fertility management.
• Conduct farm visits, crop assessments, and field scouting to identify production challenges.
• Establish and manage demonstration trials to showcase agronomic solutions and best practices.
• Deliver farmer training sessions, workshops, and field days to improve agricultural productivity.
• Drive sales growth by identifying business opportunities and promoting agricultural products.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers and key stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing customer support and after-sales technical assistance.
• Monitor crop performance throughout the growing season and recommend corrective actions.
• Gather market intelligence and identify customer needs and industry trends.
• Prepare sales, technical, and market performance reports.
• Assist with demand planning, forecasting, and business development initiatives.
• Support debt collection activities by monitoring outstanding accounts and engaging customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective customer service and product delivery.
• Promote sustainable farming practices and continuous improvement in crop performance.

Key Skills

• Agronomy and crop production expertise
• Soil fertility and crop nutrition knowledge
• Fertiliser product knowledge
• Technical advisory and farmer support
• Agricultural sales and business development
• Customer relationship management
• Farm planning and crop monitoring
• Training and presentation skills
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Planning and forecasting
• Market analysis and business development
• Report writing and data analysis
• Time management and organisation
• Relationship building and negotiation
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• High level of professionalism and integrity

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a related agricultural discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in crop nutrition, agronomy, or the fertiliser industry
• Proven experience providing technical agronomic support to farmers
• Experience in agricultural sales and customer relationship management
• Strong knowledge of soil fertility, crop nutrition, and fertiliser application
• Experience conducting field demonstrations and farmer training
• Strong planning, forecasting, and reporting skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://www.recruitmentmattersafrica.com/careers/?job_id=z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c_4dMk13KUcKBGHpWV6iHQ0=