Market Applications Specialist -Agriculture

About the role

As a Market Application Specialist at Croda, you will be part of a team dedicated to Smart Science to Improve Lives™. Your primary responsibility will be to support the R&D Agriculture program and provide technical assistance to customers in the agriculture sector.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards in the department.
• Provide high-level technical support to agriculture customers in a defined application area, including customer visits and experimental programs.
• Assume a key technical lead role and engage with specified customers.
• Build relationships with key technical decision-makers and influencers to encourage adoption of Croda products in customer approval programs.
• Be recognized as an expert in a defined market/product area.
• Promote Croda's image through presentations at trade exhibitions and conferences.
• Support customers by providing product guidance and training to the sales team, agents, and customers.
• Coach and develop staff through performance management techniques.
• Allocate and manage short- and medium-term projects, ensuring timely delivery of results.
• Develop innovative solutions to customer problems, often without complete data sets.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
• Show enhanced knowledge of market areas and relevant scientific techniques.

Requirements

• Aptitude in a customer-facing role.
• Experience in crop protection in agriculture markets.
• Application and product knowledge relevant to the agriculture market served.
• Effective teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Laboratory experimental work background, preferably in related areas.
• People and project management skills.
• Creative and tenacious problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications in a relevant discipline such as chemistry, marketing, or other related scientific fields.

Skills

• Customer service and relationship building.
• Technical expertise in crop protection and agricultural applications.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

Join a global organization with numerous growth and leadership opportunities. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) match.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Company-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position based in New Castle, Delaware.

Additional Information

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or have any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com. Croda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.