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Date posted:  Apr 14, 2026
Location: 

Athens, Athens, GR

Area of Expertise:  Agronomy
Job Type:  Temporary
Work mode (place):  Remote work
Job Requisition ID:  24654

Agronomy Specialist (Based in Turkiye)

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

 

For over a century, Yara has been dedicated to feeding the world and protecting the planet, with a mission to do so in a responsible and sustainable manner. Yara provides crop nutrition products, solutions, and expertise to 20 million farmers across 160 countries.

 

We’re looking for a dynamic Agronomy specialist to lead demand generation and drive growth efforts for our solutions across Turkiye. In this role, you’ll blend strategic thinking with hands‑on execution—working directly with farmers, distributors, and internal teams to strengthen our market presence and help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities

 

Demand Generation & Market Activation

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive demand generation plan for Yara solutions in Turkey, including customer‑level action plans across target crops, products, and timelines.
  • Implement and track all demand‑generation activities with precision, ensuring high‑quality execution and measurable impact.
  • Engage distributors, retailers and farmers directly to drive product adoption and market pull.
  • Conduct post‑sales follow‑ups and present results to strengthen customer loyalty and encourage repurchase.
  • Visit fields and greenhouses regularly to monitor crop performance, diagnose nutrient deficiencies, and provide expert recommendations.
  • Set up and manage field demonstration trials to showcase product performance and build market confidence
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Market Strategy & Segmentation

  • Collaborate with the Commercial Manager to segment the market and define priority crop–product combinations.
  • Execute go‑to‑market strategies and support market‑share growth for Yara Solutions.
  • Identify key influencers and stakeholders and develop tailored engagement plans.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape, including products, active ingredients, positioning, value propositions, and SWOT insights
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Value Proposition & Product Positioning

  • Develop and communicate strong local value propositions for Yara solutions.
  • Support commercial teams, distributors, retailers in differentiating and defending the value of our portfolio.
  • Contribute to regional product launches, portfolio development, and lifecycle management
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Technical Excellence & Knowledge Transfer

  • Serve as the regional technical reference for Yara solutions, ensuring correct technical and commercial positioning.
  • Deliver technical training to internal teams, distributors, and retailer networks.
  • Compile and present technical data to support training sessions and customer conversations with clarity and consistency.

 

Profile

 

  • Degree in Agronomy or Agricultural Engineering (Master’s degree is an advantage)
  • Fluent Turkish (spoken and written) and good command of English
  • Minimum 5 years of commercial and market development experience
  • Previous experience with Foliar products, Biostimulants, and Agchem market
  • Strong understanding of the agricultural sector
  • Strong commercial acumen combined with solid technical knowledge
  • Comfortable taking the lead while valuing others’ perspectives
  • A proactive mindset with a strong focus on execution
  • Excellent planning and systematic working habits
  • Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills
  • Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate different parties
  • This is a field-heavy role requiring frequent domestic travel across Turkey
  • Valid driving license

Additional Information

 

This is a temporary position with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role

Contact details

 

Hiring Manager: Pelin Ekmen - pelin.ekmen@yara.com

 

Please send your CV in English by clicking the button “Apply now”. No CVs sent via email will be accepted.

 

Apply no later than

 

Last day to send your application is 3rd May 2026

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. 

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.


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