Innovation Crop Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Customer Technical Support

• Collaborates with distributor commercial teams to support the execution of agreed business strategies.
• Works closely with distributor technical sales teams to ensure continuous product knowledge transfer.
• Supports the integration of AECI Plant Health products into farmer application programs.
• Resolves technical matters in coordination with customers and distributor teams.
• Identifies new opportunities for existing registered products and contributes to label expansion.
• Develops product data summaries to support customer launch activities and field adoption.
• Monitors field performance of commercial products and intervenes when necessary to protect and enhance brand image.
• Conducts market analysis to define product technical positioning.
• Defines and implements technical support actions in alignment with the European Head of Technical.

Field & Product Development

• Designs, manages, and executes product performance trials across target crops and regions.
• Identifies opportunities where AECI Plant Health technologies can address specific or niche agronomic challenges.
• Prepares technical reports, trial summaries, and supporting marketing materials based on field outcomes.
• Continuously monitors technological advancements and competitor activities within the French agricultural sector.

Strategic & Industry Alignment

• Upholds and promotes the professional image of AECI Plant Health in all interactions with distributors, researchers, and industry partners.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with universities, research institutions, and key influencers in the French biostimulant space.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Agronomy, with strong field or product development experience in France.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in agriculture, preferably involving biostimulants or soil biology.
• Proven experience managing field trials and translating technical data into commercial recommendations.
• Professional proficiency in French and English.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of crop physiology, plant nutrition, and biostimulant action.
• Skilled in MS Office and knowledgeable in statistical analysis software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and report‑writing abilities.
• Capable of working independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving capability and the ability to assess customer understanding of new technologies.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

The Innovation Crop Specialist will:

• Ensure full compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Maintain high safety standards during field activities and site visits.
• Meet occupational health requirements in all areas of responsibility.
• Remain alert to the hazardous nature of materials used in agricultural environments.
• Promote incident prevention and ensure accurate reporting of safety events, near misses, and hazards.
• Adhere to all internal control standards as required by management.

Summary

This role offers an opportunity for an agronomy professional with strong technical and field experience to shape AECI Plant Health’s presence across France and drive the adoption of innovative plant‑health technologies. The Innovation Crop Specialist will play a pivotal part in connecting scientific innovation with practical on‑farm value, supporting commercial growth, and strengthening AECI Plant Health’s technical leadership in the European market.