Technical Advisor - International Agrochemical

In brief

**Overview** Mayfly Agri, an established manufacturer of agrochemicals, is seeking a highly skilled International Technical Advisor. This role involves leading technical strategy and providing expert agronomic support across selected international territories. The individual will play a pivotal role in expanding the division’s footprint by driving the adoption of in-house products, strengthening customer confidence, and enabling market growth through credible technical leadership. **What you will do** * Provide in-field and remote technical support to growers, distributors, agronomists, and other stakeholders across designated international markets. * Develop integrated crop programmes and technical recommendations aligned with product labels, best practice, and market needs. * Conduct crop inspections, diagnose constraints (pests, diseases, nutrition, soil health, and application practices), and recommend effective solutions. * Support complaint investigations, compile technical summaries, and recommend practical corrective actions. * Translate divisional priorities into annual technical plans per country, identifying key crops, target segments, and growth-driving initiatives. * Partner with Key Account Managers to support pipeline development, shape technical value propositions, and convert technical activity into commercial outcomes. * Provide structured technical and market insights, including competitor analysis, emerging threats, and portfolio positioning recommendations. * Design, coordinate, and execute demonstration and registration trials with sound protocols and accurate data collection. * Analyse trial results and convert insights into practical commercial guidance and compelling technical communication. * Support technical marketing materials, product launches, field days, and distributor events. * Identify knowledge gaps and deliver technical training to internal teams, distributors, and key customers. * Provide ongoing mentorship to in-market technical staff and channel partners. * Drive understanding of residue requirements and market-specific compliance standards. * Build strong relationships with growers, influencers, distributors, research institutions, universities, and industry bodies. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Registration, Supply Chain, Product Teams, and Marketing to strengthen product stewardship and planning. * Ensure alignment with all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards during field and technical activities. * Participate in SHEQ Management Systems processes, audits, and reporting. * Maintain accurate documentation and technical reporting and adhere to internal controls and confidentiality requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture (B.Sc., B.Sc. Agric., B. Agric. or related field) * Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate technical advisory experience in agriculture, agrochemicals, or plant nutrition * Strong agronomic knowledge with the ability to translate technical insights into practical recommendations * Experience across multiple regions or countries is advantageous * Proficiency in trial design, data interpretation, and technical reporting is essential * Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable working across cultures * Must have a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively, including cross-border **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will combine deep agronomic expertise with strong commercial awareness and will thrive in diverse cultural and agricultural environments. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/technical-advisor-international-agrochemical-mayfly-agri-pty-ltd-3 Source: myjobmag

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