Job Title: Technical
Field Expert-QSL/SY/10/13-1
Field Expert-QSL/SY/10/13-1
Organisation: Syngenta
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Technical Manager
Reports to: Technical Manager
About Syngenta:
Our client Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more
than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing
plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and
commitment to our customers Syngenta help to increase crop productivity,
protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. Syngenta AG is
a large global Swiss specialized chemicals company which markets seeds and pesticides.
Syngenta is involved in biotechnology and genomic research. The company was
ranked third in total seeds & biotech sales in 2009 in the commercial
market. Sales in 2010 were approximately US$ 11.6 billion.
than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing
plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and
commitment to our customers Syngenta help to increase crop productivity,
protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. Syngenta AG is
a large global Swiss specialized chemicals company which markets seeds and pesticides.
Syngenta is involved in biotechnology and genomic research. The company was
ranked third in total seeds & biotech sales in 2009 in the commercial
market. Sales in 2010 were approximately US$ 11.6 billion.
Job Summary: The Technical
Field Expert;
Field Expert;
- Facilitate and lead
local specific crop or integrated solutions, and the field-level
generation of potential Integrated Solutions. - Leads in developing
the technical demonstration and local story creation. - Actively participate
in design, communication, and implementation of technical crop solutions. - Prepares and provides
technical support for offers and products to maximise sales
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver
commercial trials to build deep understanding of Syngenta product offers
and maximize the impact of product launches and the overall commercial
portfolio on sales and market share. - Contribute to the
development of training tools and materials to educate stakeholders on new
solutions. - Conduct an agreed
number of field trials through all stages from initial planning to
completion of final report (including spraying where trials are conducted
internally) - Manage trial sites and
demonstration platforms on commercial farms including farmer liaison on
site selection and in field trial layout - Crop expertise:
Provide agronomic support to the sales force, key account managers,
channel partners and grower customers - Solution and product
launch maximization: identify potential solutions to address grower needs
and support new product launches by providing technical input for launch
preparation - Competitor knowledge
gathering, gap identification and reporting. - Manage and deliver
close technical relationships with key Distributor accounts &
influencers - Develop product
protocols and plans as defined by campaigns and company strategy and lead
results interpretation - Engage in product
stewardship activities and reviews
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should
possess a Degree in agronomy or related degree - Five or more years of
relevant experience - Hold critical internal
and external crop expertise across a range of agronomic and market
conditions - Understanding of the
role / value of technical information in a commercial environment •
Knowledge of field trials techniques in all crop protection disciplines –
replicated and demonstration trials – and of quality standards (GEP) - In-depth crop &
product knowledge – labelled and actual use patterns - In-field technical
experience as well as commercial awareness - Some previous
experience of field trials Relationships with key national influencers Critical
leadership capabilities - Develops clear
strategies and sets aligned objectives for individuals and teams - Gains commitment of
key reports and stakeholders in a compelling way - Manages risk and is able
to work with uncertainty - Provides opportunities
for learning, development and growth - Coaches people to
connect across functions and boundaries to spark innovation Critical
technical and professional capabilities - Delivers distinctive value
proposition to customer - Understands customer
needs - Excellent
communication skills – written, verbal, as well as presentation. - Relevant national
training qualifications is critical - Data interpretation –
conversion from data to use advise / product and service support - Strong influencing
skills - Analytical thinking
- Languages knowledge:
English and Swahili
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are strongly advised to clearly state
and highlight their suitability for the above position, and send their
curriculum vitae (highlighting the job reference number) to the Human Resource
Manager, Q-Sourcing Ltd Plot 29, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, Kampala. Uganda Applicants
may also send soft copy applications to [email protected]. All applications
should reach the above address. Only successful candidates shall be contacted.
and highlight their suitability for the above position, and send their
curriculum vitae (highlighting the job reference number) to the Human Resource
Manager, Q-Sourcing Ltd Plot 29, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya, Kampala. Uganda Applicants
may also send soft copy applications to [email protected]. All applications
should reach the above address. Only successful candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 25th October 2013
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