**Experienced Customer Technology Specialist – Crop Protection Products Portfolio**

At blithequark, we're dedicated to enriching the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly, and do what's right for our customers, our coworkers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world-class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage, and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. **Join Our Growing Team** We're hiring for a Customer Technology Specialist to join our team in Toscana, Umbria, Marche in Italy. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for providing technical support for commercial teams, business partners, and farmers of crop protection products for a group of products, portfolio, and/or crops. If you're a curious, bold thinker who wants to grow your career and be part of a winning team, we want to hear from you. **Your Challenge:** As a Customer Technology Specialist, you'll be accountable for the technical expertise for a group of Crop Protection products portfolio, crops. Your key responsibilities will include: * Providing technical support for commercial teams, business partners, and farmers of crop protection products * Supporting sales teams with sales and product training (new and experienced) * Establishing and building relationships with leading growers, consultants, associations for product endorsement * Guiding sales reps on high-profile complaints and 2nd line of defense * Developing sales tools, product positioning guides, competitive positioning strategies * Implementing demo/perception plots to support demand generation and product launches * Coaching new hires on pre-call planning, sales process, positioning * Total establishment/planning of field days * Supporting customer needs at all levels * Contributing to defining customer needs for existing and new products * Defining and leading demo trials to support portfolio demand and new launches * Supporting R&D and marketing in product positioning * Advocating for digital technology transformation **Key Stakeholders and Interactions:** As a Customer Technology Specialist, you'll interact with various teams, including: * R&D * Marketing * Sales **Location:** Toscana, Umbria, Marche in Italy **To Grow What Matters, You Will Need:** To succeed in this role, you'll need: * A degree in Agriculture Engineering, Crop Protection preferred * Master's degree or PhD preferred * Comprehensive understanding of the Crop Protection Market (Crop Protection business experience preferred) * Strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written * Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities * Excellent written and verbal communication in English * Experience in seed business is an advantage **Who Are We Looking For?** We're looking for: * Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team * Market-shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food * Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment * Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader **Growing What Matters Starts With You...What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?** At blithequark, we offer: * Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities, and experiences * Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience * Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued, and empowered * Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise, and personal perspectives * Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships * Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary * Performance-driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency, and agility **Why Join blithequark?** At blithequark, we're committed to making a meaningful impact in the agriculture industry. We're a company that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you're passionate about transforming the agriculture industry and making a difference in the lives of those who produce and consume, we want to hear from you. **How to Apply:** If you're ready to take on a new challenge and join a team that's passionate about making a difference, apply now to become a Customer Technology Specialist at blithequark. Apply for this job