Trial Coordinator - Vegetable

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor or University Degree) in Agriculture
• Minimum 1-2 years' relevant work experience in the horticulture industry
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills in an international environment
• Experience with fruit-bearing crops such as peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, and brinjals would be advantageous
• Demonstrated strong scheduling and time management skills
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Show initiative and be self-motivated
• Possesses strong organizational skills
• Must be scientifically minded
• Fluency in English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Must have a valid driver's licence and be willing to travel when required

• Testing varieties in phase 2+ and 3 to verify their suitability for the market and the assigned area.
• Developing trial plans in coordination with Crop Specialists, Sales Representatives, Account Managers, and Sales Managers.
• Selecting growers where trials are being carried out together with Sales Representatives or Crop Specialists.
• Implementing trials and following sowing, transplanting, cultivation, and harvesting activities.
• Informing Crop Specialists, Sales Representatives, and Sales Managers about trial plan progress and gaps.
• Carrying out trial evaluations and qualitative tests (shelf life, taste, brix, etc.).
• Sharing results of phase 2+ and 3 trials with the commercial team and assisting in defining agronomical adjustments for varieties.
• Creating opportunities for sales and promotion of company varieties in line with commercial objectives.
• Providing detailed technical growing advice to growers, plant raisers, and distributors to maximize market share for company varieties.
• Contributing to the drafting of leaflets, catalogues, newsletters, and advertisements.
• Supporting and participating in promotional and marketing activities, such as demo days, exhibitions, and seminars.
• Acquiring detailed knowledge of the market.
• Acquiring detailed knowledge of the regional market for all crops in terms of segments, products, and opportunities through regular market visits and supporting Crop Specialists and Sales Representatives.
• Reporting on trial activities to the Sales Manager, Managing Director, and Crop Specialist.
• Registering trial evaluation results in Agora Trials.
• Issuing weekly reports on performed activities, commercial opportunities in the area, and competitor activities.
• Communicating with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring that relevant stakeholders, such as Sales Representatives, Crop Specialists, Account Managers, and the Sales Manager, are being kept well-informed about trial progress.
• Maintaining close contact with Sales Representatives, Crop Specialists, and the Crop Coordinator for overall coordination of trials.