Overview
Research & Development Manager
Division: Crop Care
Base: Sri Lanka
Job Responsibilities
- Drive business development initiatives to expand the Crop Care portfolio in Sri Lanka
- Identify new market opportunities, including products, segments, and distribution channels
- Support product registration, field trials, and localization to meet market needs
- Work closely with distributors and key accounts to strengthen market presence
- Partner with regional teams on product pipeline, positioning, and go-to-market strategies
- Provide technical support to customers while translating market insights into commercial actions
- Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to support strategic decision-making
- Contribute to product evaluation and development initiatives based on local market needs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agrochemicals, biochemistry, or a related discipline
- 8 years of relevant experience in agrochemical manufacturing, trading, or distribution within the agribusiness sector
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or market expansion within crop care/agrochemicals
- Strong understanding of local agricultural practices and regulatory environment in Sri Lanka
- Ability to balance technical knowledge with commercial execution
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About ZAGRO SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Zagro is a Singapore based company, strong in heritage and very experienced in providing Agrisolutions to farmers in agriculture and animal husbandry. It manufactures and distributes a wide range of nutrition and protection products for animal health and crop care.
In line with our aggressive growth, we are now looking for an energetic, driven and highly competent professional who is passionate and committed to join our growing talent pool and make a difference to the success and future of our Group.