Agronomy/Product Development Summer Student - SK

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Job Description:

• 80% field-based research – supporting and assisting in both small plot and field scale research project implementation, management and data collection.
• 15% sales experience – support the sales team and participate in sales calls to growers, agronomists, and retails.
• 5% professional development – opportunities to attend learning events such as Ag In Motion, Crop Diagnostic School, etc.

Benefits:

• Company truck, cell phone allowance, company credit card, and computer provided
• Remote home office

Objectives:

• Gain experience with regional crops and UPL Canada product portfolio.
• To assist Tech Service Specialist in implementing and managing both field scale and small plot product development trials.
• Develop customer relationship skills by working with and observing interactions between Technical Sales Specialist (TSS), UPL Sales team, and growers.
• Obtain experience with project presentation skills and working in a team environment.
• Increase agronomic skills in the field of weed, insect and disease identification, pesticide application, and biosolution use.
• Participate in minimum 2 sales calls with grower/agronomist/retail visits with members of the UPL sales team.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Agriculture related Bachelor's degree or Agriculture diploma from an accredited program (Agri-Business or Agronomy major preferred)
• Completed 2nd year of study or greater as of start date
• Must be able to work independently from a home office
• Skilled in computer use (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Superior work ethic and highly motivated
• Able to work both in a team environment and independently
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making
• Agriculture/agronomy background is preferred

Job Duties:

• Assist in initiation, application, and management of field demonstration and product development plots where product data is collected, analyzed, and summarized.
• Lead, implement, and manage 1 field scale trial protocol of a UPL focus product with minimum 3 field site locations in Saskatchewan.
• Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with Technical Support Specialist, Sales team, consultants, retails, and cutomers
• Maintain and observe safe working and driving conditions

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. #UPLJobs