Chief Agronomist

Reed Recruitment Türkiye; Konak; On-site; TRY 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

REED Türkiye is seeking a Chief Agronomist to lead sustainable tobacco programs, ensuring GAP, STP, and ALP compliance across field operations.

You will train field technicians, develop agronomy plans, monitor progress, and report results to management, leveraging your 5+ years in sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or Agricultural Sciences, preferably specializing in Field Crops, Plant Protection, or Soil Science.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of tobacco production and cultivation practices.
• Solid understanding of agricultural crop production.
• Knowledge of advanced cultivation techniques.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainable agriculture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team leadership and management skills.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinking and innovation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage agricultural practices within the framework of Sustainable Tobacco Production (STP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and Agricultural Labor Practices (ALP).
• Prepare, implement, and monitor action plans related to the Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP).
• Provide training and guidance to field technicians on STP standards and requirements.
• Monitor developments and innovations in the agricultural sector and ensure their effective implementation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve agronomy programs in line with objectives and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the Agronomy team to monitor the progress of program activities, evaluate performance, and prepare regular reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Tobacco production knowledge

Crop production knowledge

Cultivation techniques

Agricultural equipment management

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Time management

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or Agricultural Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1960 in the UK, REED has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today REED has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors.

We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level.

As Reed Turkey, we are looking for a \"Chief Agronomist\" with below requirements for our multinational client.

Job Description

• Manage agricultural practices within the framework of Sustainable Tobacco Production (STP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and Agricultural Labor Practices (ALP).
• Prepare, implement, and monitor action plans related to the Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP).
• Provide training and guidance to field technicians on STP standards and requirements.
• Monitor developments and innovations in the agricultural sector and ensure their effective implementation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve agronomy programs in line with objectives and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the Agronomy team to monitor the progress of program activities, evaluate performance, and prepare regular reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or Agricultural Sciences, preferably specializing in Field Crops, Plant Protection, or Soil Science.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of tobacco production and cultivation practices.
• Solid understanding of agricultural crop production.
• Knowledge of advanced cultivation techniques.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainable agriculture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team leadership and management skills.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinking and innovation skills.