Zonal Agronomist


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Job Title: Zonal Agronomist
Location: Indore, India

Company: Corteva
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
Zonal Agronomist is responsible for planning and executing agronomy strategies for key crops within the assigned zone.

Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and execute agronomy strategies for focused crops within the zone.
  • Design and implement Package of Practices (POP) for key crops.
  • Provide input for product positioning and hybrid advancement recommendations.
  • Support business development projects and identify new crop segments and products.

Trials & Field Execution

  • Plan and manage PAT (Product Advancement Trials), sampling, and agronomy trials.
  • Ensure adherence to sampling protocols and service call management.
  • Conduct cost-benefit (CB) analysis for Pioneer crops and FAB (Features, Advantages, Benefits) for all products.
  • Collaborate with government and universities for product testing and validation.
  • Periodic travel to PATs, sampling sites, and agronomy trials to monitor pipeline performance.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

  • Deliver product training to Territory Business Leads (TBL), Market Development Representatives (MDRs), corporate partners, and government officials.
  • Conduct crop tours and prepare Yield Books and Crop Tour Books for knowledge sharing.
  • Organize data quality improvement training and audits for field teams.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare and analyze reports: PAT analysis, SBS (Sales by Segment), FS (Field Summary), agronomy updates, and service call reports.
  • Document findings from crop tours and trials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide post-HDM (Hybrid Development Meeting) updates to the team.

Business Development & Product Support

  • Offer product positioning insights to Product Managers based on field observations.
  • Support identification of new market opportunities and contribute to strategic projects.
  • Ensure alignment of agronomy practices with commercial objectives.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong agronomy and crop management expertise.
  • Ability to design and execute field trials and interpret data.
  • Excellent communication and training skills.
  • Analytical mindset for cost-benefit and performance evaluation.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the zone.

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Job Post Date: 12/27/25
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