Crop Scientist – Southern Province

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Zambia.

📋 Description

• Professionally and sustainably drive agronomic support and sales services of Yara's premium and differentiated products to commercial agricultural producers.

• Provide agronomic expertise along with technical support.

• Develop, sell, implement, and monitor the portfolio of plant nutrition products.

• Support digital farming solutions.

• Conduct market intelligence activities.

• Manage sales planning, forecasting, ordering, and logistics.

• Handle credit applications, debtor management, and account query resolutions.

• Manage relationships and stakeholders within the commercial farming sector.

• Adhere to and promote company policies, values, and contractual obligations.

• Identify problems, gather information, make informed judgments, and engage relevant experts, decision-makers, and stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions.

• Contribute to daily sales solutions and enhance overall company performance.

• Report to the Agronomy & Commercial Sales Manager - Zambia Cluster.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong understanding and practical experience in crop production, plant nutrition, and agronomic principles.

• Proven experience and knowledge in selling, marketing, and negotiating within the commercial farming sector.

• Familiarity with corporate and commercial customer service and relationship management.

• Knowledge of sales administration relevant to corporate and commercial agricultural producers.

• Ability to work independently within a diverse and geographically dispersed team.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• BSc. Agric Degree or a related qualification along with fertilization certification.

• Membership in the Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ).

• Demonstrated success in similar roles involving agronomic support and plant nutrition sales to commercial agricultural producers.

• Preferably have experience in sugar cane farming.

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in an agronomy and sales role specific to the commercial farming sector.

• Experience in seasonal planning, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint or similar software.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• All candidates must complete the online application questions and meet the minimum requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Reference and background checks conducted when necessary, with prior notification to HR.