Sr. Agri-Advisor
Description:
About Farme -
Farme is a data-driven agritech startup that provides an online marketplace for the farmers of India. Our goal is to develop an integrated tech-driven ecosystem that revolves around the needs of the farmer and provides them with end-to-end solutions.
Job Summary -
Looking for an agronomist with a strong background in agronomy and related sciences with a solid knowledge of crops, agri-products, and best agricultural practices. Good understanding of traditional farming systems and challenges of smallholder farming. Team player with leadership skills and strong communication skills; who respects the diversity of opinions to create a diverse environment.
Job type - Full time
Location - Nagpur, Maharashtra
Experience - 2+ years in Agronomy
Languages - English, Hindi, and Marathi
Desired Candidate Profile
B.Sc (Agriculture) degree from a recognized university.
Strong understanding of agricultural practices, including pest management techniques.
Excellent communication skills for effective customer interaction.
Deep knowledge and experience in agriculture and farming practices
Experience in analyzing and interpreting agricultural data
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with farmers
Job Responsibilities -
Provide leadership and active technical support to various agriculture and allied activities and respond to queries of the farmers/project teams.
Document best farming practices, maintaining databases, and keeping them up-to-date.
Ensure that technical know-how on agri products and technologies is maintained and effectively transferred to all the teams.
Stay up-to-date with developments in agricultural technology and act as a point of contact for any technical queries.
Engage in farmer and partner research to sharpen our understanding of the ecosystem and to uncover learnings/insights.
Work on marketing and sales strategy and ensure all sales targets are being met by the team
Focus on customer experience is a must!