Business Development - Agronomist

Job Role:

Business development and Sales through Sugar Mills and other key customers for products/solutions on Sugarcane.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Identify potential Sugar mills & make a strong pitch for the products/ solutions on Sugarcane
• Ability to convince, negotiate and close the commercial deals with Sugar Mills
• Work closely with the KDM (Key Decision Makers) and develop good rapport.
• Handle queries w.r.t product and its application from the Sugar Mill field team / Farmers
• Responsible for sales forecast, volume and the revenue per Sugar Mill
• Ensure liquidation of the products within the recommended season.
• Drive marketing and demand generation activities at the farmer level, while collaborating closely with key business partners and stakeholders.
• Provide competitor activity updates, including product pricing, new product introduction, innovative mktg. tools, etc.
• Provide market information w.r.t. emerging trends in key crops of the region, marketing, other issues.
• Build contacts with relevant institutions / associations on Sugarcane to promote the products

Qualification & Skills Required:

• B.Sc./ MSc (Specialization in Agriculture preferred but not mandatory) with around 5+ years experience in handling Business Development & Sales role at the field level.
• Experience in working with / in Sugar Mills would be preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate, advise, negotiate or influence others as well as build productive relationships.
• Must be willing to travel extensively 15-20 days in the specified region.
• Languages: English, Kannada (Must), Hindi