Zonal Agronomist

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute agronomy strategies for focused crops within the zone.
• Design and implement Package of Practices (POP) for key crops.
• Provide input for product positioning and hybrid advancement recommendations.
• Support business development projects and identify new crop segments and products.

Trials & Field Execution

• Plan and manage PAT (Product Advancement Trials), sampling, and agronomy trials.
• Ensure adherence to sampling protocols and service call management.
• Conduct cost-benefit (CB) analysis for Pioneer crops and FAB (Features, Advantages, Benefits) for all products.
• Collaborate with government and universities for product testing and validation.
• Periodic travel to PATs, sampling sites, and agronomy trials to monitor pipeline performance.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Deliver product training to Territory Business Leads (TBL), Market Development Representatives (MDRs), corporate partners, and government officials.
• Conduct crop tours and prepare Yield Books and Crop Tour Books for knowledge sharing.
• Organize data quality improvement training and audits for field teams.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze reports: PAT analysis, SBS (Sales by Segment), FS (Field Summary), agronomy updates, and service call reports.
• Document findings from crop tours and trials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide post-HDM (Hybrid Development Meeting) updates to the team.

Business Development & Product Support

• Offer product positioning insights to Product Managers based on field observations.
• Support identification of new market opportunities and contribute to strategic projects.
• Ensure alignment of agronomy practices with commercial objectives.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong agronomy and crop management expertise.
• Ability to design and execute field trials and interpret data.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Analytical mindset for cost-benefit and performance evaluation.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the zone.