Experience

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  Sundelight

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2007

  Agriculture engineer

  In this role, I followed the contracted raisin growers' lands for export on behalf of European buyers. I visited farmers and fields with company consultants as well as foreign customers and we evaluated cultivation methods and quality parameters. I followed the organic and conventional grape production process and also followed the processes in the factory.

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  Pioneer seeds

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2012

  Area sales agronomist

  In this role I worked on industrial crops seed business, I worked on almost every stage of corn cultivation, sales and marketing. I set up demo trials and organized in-season activities and field days to promote varieties, technologies or solutions due to need. I organized and presented seminars on corn, sunflower and silage management to farmers and dealers. I made frequent field controls and dealer visits to increase sales figures and add new customers to the portfolio. I created new sales channels and developed trust-based relationships with farmers and dealers. I also set up and reported field trials on corn, sunflower and canola to help identify the company's future products. Show less

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  Netafim

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

  We builded Netafim Turkistan Agronomy team from starch, I have been involved hiring process first time in this role in my life and also determined working schedule, yearly goals for local agronomist team around territory.I created training programs for local agronomists with HQ Agronomy division. I set and join yearly HQ agronomist visit program to the territory for trainings and professional visits to the clients. I joined local agronomists for field visits to key farmers and projects to support growth of the team. I Led MAD project (mass adoption of drip irrigation) around territory and also supported other BU's on it. I took part in farmer and dealer training seminars. We researched new crop penetration and new area penetration opportunities and implemented (such as drip irrigated rice) successfully. I also took part to projects with partner companies, created partnerships with other companies on behalf of company such as;- Monsanto, seed corn production - water saving by drip irrigation- Dekalb, Dekalb technology center- Bayer, Drip Chemigation- Ferrero, Adoption of drip irrigation to hazelnut, etc...I Took part creation and develop process of Netmaize - smart corn irrigation application for mobile phones. I also delivered seminars on corn and rice in Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. I represented Netafim Turkistan in several meetings in Italy, Israel, Central Asia and South Africa etc.. Show less I visited key farmers and projects in order to control and improve irrigation methods knowledge of customers and increase demand. I prepared iIrrigation, fertigation and cultivation programs to key farms and farmers. I also created or redesigned Marketing tools in Turkish and English. (such as Corn Manuel, Cotton Manuel etc..) I set up irrigation trials on row crops, orchards and greenhouses. I Prepared and implemented training programs for the farmers and dealers, I also took part in exhibitions. I worked close with HQ agronomy division and implemented AG goals to the territory. Show less

  • Chief Agronomist

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2019

  • AgroSupport Responsible

    Jan 2013 - Feb 2015
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  Valagro

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2024

  Market development manager

  • Developed managed domestic sales and marketing operational plans.• Implemented marketing performance measurements in alignment with businessstrategies.• Created and managed market research plans.• Formulated vertical business plans to expand current markets.• Designed customer loyalty programs for target markets.• Executed marketing initiatives to enhance strategies, product offerings, andbusiness competitiveness.• Devised customer attraction and retention strategies to boost loyalty.• Developed and managed 360-degree online/offline marketing strategies tosupport sales.• Formulated strategies for domestic marketing campaigns, brand communication,and communication materials.• Generated ideas and strategies based on data-driven insights andrecommendations.• Analyzed market needs to assess client requirements.• Monitored market trends, identified business opportunities, and evaluatedmarket segments within the local landscape.• Analyzed past performance of marketing activities, categories, and campaigns toimprove marketing effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).• Assisted business partners in creating local sales campaigns and marketing plans& operations.• Negotiated with domestic partners on new and ongoing businesscollaborations.• Managed product launches, prioritization, and marketing activities to enhancesales quality.• Managed Key accounts• Collaborated with internal cross-functional teams and outsourced companiesto implement strategies. Show less

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  Syngenta

  Aug 2024 - now

  Market development manager