VN Seed Market Development Agronomist

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Market Development Seed Agronomist is Territory based collector and interpreter of the needs for corn and rice customers, influencers and channel partners. Seed MDA is responsible for execute planned corn and rice LST, set up BLC for technical transfer to local sales team, channel partners and farmers. Seed MDA provides local technical support/service with seed performance complains technical support.

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute field scale testing programs. Programs include conducting field testing of pre commercial and commercial Bayer seeds
• Data management, quality review and timely submission of trial results.
• Technical support and training for strategic retail partners and Bayer sales team
• Work with Bayer sales team to achieve local business objectives through technical support and training, grower demand events and other face-to-face promotional activities for newly launched products.
• Support Territory Sales Managers with in-field diagnostic service for seed performance inquires requiring technical analysis
• Communicate agronomic position of seed products, benefits of trait products and benefits. Understand technical position of Bayer S&T compared to competitors Sales and business support
• Create annual Agronomy business plan for communication/alignment with sales team to support success of business.
• Set up Bayer learning center (BLC) for training, showing and promoting Bayer commercial and pre-commercial seeds
• Communicate position of resistance strategies and other stewardship initiatives
• Support the registration field trials, summarize the report to contribute hybrids registration successfully.

YOUR KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

Technical knowledge:

• Corn or Rice Agronomy, Management & Interventions
• Knowledge on field trial design, planning, execution, data collection, data QC/QA & analysis
• Familiarity with seeds and traits technology

Product Knowledge:

• Understanding of corn or rice varieties, agricultural practices, and market trends in Vietnam
• Ability to train & demonstrate Product value, communication & USP’s to sales & channels
• Basic understanding on common customer complaints and solutions

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in field trialing, working in Ag industry specifically Seeds & traits
• Strong Communication
• Digital aquantancy & computer knowledge – ability to use computer based apps & programs
• Training skills (internal & external)
• Statistical & analytical skills