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    Market Development Technician - Lafayette, United States - Koppert Biological Systems

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    About Us

    Koppert is a global leader in biological systems, offering products and services across various agricultural sectors. We have established a strong presence in the specialty crop and horticulture markets in the United States, providing pollination solutions and integrated pest management systems. We are now expanding into the row crop industry with a new line of biological products, including biostimulants, biofungicides, and bionematicides. We focus on gathering product-supporting data from land grant universities and certified research organizations while building brand awareness. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the row crop market with sustainable biological solutions.

    Job Purpose

    Koppert is looking for a third- or fourth-year student pursuing an undergraduate degree in agronomy or related field, OR a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field. We are searching for ambitious individual with a fundamental understanding of agronomy in the U.S. row crop sector to join our team as a Market Development Technician. This role involves offering technical assistance across IN, IL, and OH to serve and support corn and soybean farmers.

    The person in this role will be working remotely from their home office but will need to have the ability to travel for team meetings, field scouting, and industry events. This role has the potential to be either part-time or full-time.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Collaborate with the sales and marketing manager to position and sell our products effectively.
    • Collect, analyze, and interpret field trial data to provide valuable insights to potential growers. Input data from the field in the corporate protocols aligned with the global compliance data collection.
    • Evaluate university trials and perform data collection in adherence with the global program.
    • Participate in quarterly Global Market Development meetings.
    • Consult with farmers to understand their specific requirements and challenges regarding products.
    • Drive product promotion and demand through participation in cold calls, trade shows, conferences, and social media to enhance brand visibility.
    • Acquire in-depth knowledge of Koppert products, agricultural methodologies, and market strategies.
    Requirements:

    Education and Experience

    • Third- or fourth-year student pursuing an undergraduate degree in agronomy or related field; OR a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field.
    • Experience working on an agricultural farm operation strongly desired.

    Skills and Qualifications

    • Excellent communication skills, including active listening.
    • Strong computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
    • Capable of making confident, data-driven decisions.
    • Detail-oriented with strong note-taking skills.
    • Possess strategic thinking, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills with the ability to adapt to new environments.

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

    • This job requires you to operate part-time in a remote office environment and part-time on the road and/or while traveling.
    • Ability to work autonomously and travel up to 60% to other offices, meeting locations, or customer farms.
    • Exposure to various outdoor weather conditions.
    • Ability to regularly sit for long periods of time during travel.
    • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on field visits.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to repetitive motion, bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.

    Working at Koppert

    Koppert stands at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, having been founded in 1967 by visionary Dutch grower Jan Koppert. Our mission is to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive by partnering with nature. We achieve this through the use of natural enemies to combat pests, employing bumblebees for pollination, and leveraging microbials and bio stimulants to support, protect, and strengthen crops. Our innovations have propelled a significant shift towards sustainable agriculture over the past 50 years, offering growers and farmers worldwide natural solutions that restore balance in their crops, improve health and resilience, and increase yield. With a clear vision of achieving 100% sustainable agriculture, we collaborate with growers, partners, universities, research institutions, and governmental bodies globally to meet the highest food safety demands while contributing to the better health of people and the planet. Through our integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural solutions, we continue to drive agricultural innovation and impact, embodying our commitment to partner with nature and promote sustainable growing practices.

    The working atmosphere at Koppert is informal. We are a family company and closely involved with everything that happens within and outside our company. We are consistently looking at ways of improvement and continuing to invest in our employees.

    Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer funded health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employer 401K match, life insurance, wellness program initiatives, employee assistance program, Volunteer Day, Koppert gear, and generous PTO

    Koppert Biological Systems is a veteran-friendly, Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you want to join a global and growing organization submit your cover letter and resume.At Koppert, we learn something every day



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