Exports: Technical And Development Lead

Job Description

Job Title:

EXPORTS: TECHNICAL AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Reporting To: EAF EXPORT MANAGER

Function: EXPORTS: TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND R&D

Location:

GAUTENG

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmer's hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest-growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value.

Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement.

Our purpose is 'Open Ag'. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs, and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. We think outside the box and go beyond our comfort zone. We believe in agility, we mix the power of speed, with structure from process.

And wherever we can, we always believe in having fun

Responsible for the Development of Products (NPP and Pesticides) and Spraying Programmes on all crops in the EAF Export Region. Need to give Technical Advise and Support on a daily basis to Customers using various methods of communication.

• Organize Farmer Days and Training Sessions for our Customers and Farmers in different Countries. Prepare Annual Budgets for Farmer Days and Training Sessions. (10% weighting)
• Responsible for the Development of Products (NPP and Pesticides) and Spraying Programmes on all crops in the EAF Export Region. Need to give Technical Advise and Support on a daily basis to Customers using various methods of communication. (20% weighting)
• Drive different processes to obtain new Registrations decided on by the EAF Export Manager. Must initiate, develop and write all Trial Protocols. Make sure that all Trial products are ordered and shipped to the different Countries on time. Liaise with Research Institutions regarding payments for trials, and make sure they get paid on time. Liaise with research Institutions and supply Protocols to them that need to be followed.
  
  (40% weighting)
• Must liaise with our UPL Regulatory Department regarding the development of New Labels and also make responsible Label changes and extent ions. Drive Registration process from start to finish. Work closely with our Regulatory Department so that they update the UPL System often and correctly. (20% weighting)
• Liaise with all the Registration Authorities in the different EAF Export countries, and with our Regulatory Department to make sure that all our Registrations are in place and annually renewed (10% weighting)

Financial Accountability:
Manage the EAF Trial Budget. Responsible spending with Company Credit Cards. Manage the EAF Marketing Budget responsibly.

Geographical Coverage: EAF Export Countries and SA

Liaise with Regulatory and R&D Team

• Regulatory support, R&D alignment, label development and registration renewals.
• Trial protocols, product development and system updates.
• Coordinate critical registrations required for EAF business growth.

Liase with Marketing Team

• Support farmer days, training sessions and customer-facing activities.
• Align on annual marketing budgets for farmer days and training sessions.
• Coordinate country and crop-specific customer programmes.

Liaise with financial Department

• Support payments to research institutions for…