Specialty Crops Production Services

• Direct selling to key accounts of Northern growing area of Buenos Aires State, one of the biggest competitive selling point for the Seeds & Biotech Companies in Argentina, key point of the cluster seed business in Argentina. • Managed assigned account responsibility at the sales representative level, focusing customer by customer. Set sales targets and tactical plans with each assigned customers and prospects. Work with Area Sales Manager on customer and prospect management and… Show more • Direct selling to key accounts of Northern growing area of Buenos Aires State, one of the biggest competitive selling point for the Seeds & Biotech Companies in Argentina, key point of the cluster seed business in Argentina. • Managed assigned account responsibility at the sales representative level, focusing customer by customer. Set sales targets and tactical plans with each assigned customers and prospects. Work with Area Sales Manager on customer and prospect management and territory management. Suggest improvements or alternative tactics to help achieve district and area goals. • Played a critical role in the implementation of a significant update in retail network and Market strategy for Pioneer® business in Argentina.• Led agronomic research plots and initiatives. (Product advance trials, side by side test and field days). Collected information, notes and observations related to the performance of Pioneer® brand seed products of Corn, Soybean, Sorghum, Alfalfa and associated technologies. Analyzed and interpret agronomy research results. • Coordinated and implemented 3rd party research projects (e.g. INTA, farmers research associations CREA & AAPRESID, and Farmer Cooperatives)• Identified customer and prospect opportunities and established plans to capitalize on these opportunities. Understand customer needs and developed long-term and trusting relationships with customers.• Managed my district in accordance with company policies, working with the utmost integrity and conducting business in an ethical manner• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, key industry, market influencers; internal Pioneer partners and teammates. Got results by taking initiative, overcoming obstacles, finding creative solutions. Worked independently with minimum supervision and operate within budget. Worked in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment. Show less

Research assistant at Iowa State University. Research programs of Dr. Arnel Hallauer (Corn Breeding) and for the research program of Dr. Kenneth Moore (Forage Crops).