International Agronomist

International Agronomist
This role is part of the Land O'Lakes International business unit with a focus on accelerating global growth of Winfield.

In this role you will provide thought leadership, technical support, and training to our international businesses which currently include South Africa, Brazil, Mexico and Canada for our key adjuvants, foliar nutrition products and other Intellectual Property.

Leveraging Winfield's capabilities and industry leadership, high quality products, rich data, and innovative ag technology, you will help position, develop, and market these products with key stakeholders in each country.

Job Responsibilities:

Technical Training & Product Ownership - 50%


* Determine appropriate recommendations and technical positioning for agronomic practices and products (adjuvants and plant nutrition/performance and Crop Protection Products) used in each country


* Provide sound agronomic support and training to in-country staff as well as all distributors and their field agronomists (agents)


* Serve as a technical resource for WinField United product development and business teams.


* Provide detailed training (classroom & field) and on-site sales support for distributors on product positioning, technical & agronomy bulletins, agronomy alerts, crop tips, sales support tools & programs, field diagnostics, and complaint resolution


* Build and maintain a central repository of technical and sales support materials applicable to and across all markets


* Assist in evaluating and pursuing new business development opportunities in prioritized growth markets.

Business Relationships - 20%


* Collaborate with in country marketing teams to develop relevant marketing campaigns utilizing agronomic expertise and agronomic trends


* Provide direction/insights to distributors on value of selling top-tier adjuvant systems


* Work with in-country basic manufacturer partners for internal positioning of our products with their new and existing products

Relationship to Winfield US - 15%


* Collaborate with key stakeholders (Marketing/Business leads, Innovation Center team, etc) to enhance awareness of International businesses, key priorities, and capabilities.


* Serve as conduit between Riverfalls and International teams for joint projects, knowledge / insights sharing, new business opportunities, and product development.


* Identify and recommend opportunities to leverage WF US research/insights/pipeline in International markets based on marketplace fit and relevance.


* Assist in the development and execution of the talent exchange program across markets

Business Management - 15%


* Lead visits to large farms/influential farms in country working with local teams and distributors


* Work with teams to identify and meet with prospective new distributors; supporting via technical/product trainings and facilitating technical discussions


* Assist with the coordinating and hos...