Field Solutions & Marketing Assistant

Main Functions

The Field Solutions & Marketing Assistant works as part of the Field Solutions team, producing trial results and technical information to support the effective use of Lallemand Plant Care products in the sales area. In addition, the Field Solutions & Marketing Assistant works as sales support by producing marketing material and coordinating marketing communications that support sales goals.

Main responsabilities are:

Field testing:

• Assists and participates in the implementation of commercial field trials, laboratory testing and experiments carried out in cooperation with research institutes/centers.
• Participates in making observations and reporting test results.

Technical support:

• Participates in production of technical documents such as product use programs and product presentations in cooperation with the sales team.

Marketing and communication:

• Participates in the design, implementation, translation work and ordering of product brochures, newspaper announcements and business gifts.
• Coordinates and implements the content and updating of website and social media.
• Coordinates the implementation of the exhibition stands: plans and ensures the availability and up-to-date materials needed in the exhibitions.
• Participates in implementation of webinars and email campaigning.

 

Technical skills

Required

• A suitable bachelor's or master's degree or university of applied sciences degree in the field of plant production, biology or marketing
• At least 1-2 years of experience in crop production, plant protection or marketing
• Good knowledge of crop production and plant protection practices
• Ability to produce suitable and professional text for marketing material purpose in Finnish and English
• Good Microsoft 365 skills (especially OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of the InDesign program or the ability to learn how to use the program
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken

Personal abilities

Required

• Excellent written and good oral communication skills
• Good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Good teamwork skills and a flexible attitude
• Ability to work under occasional rush and tight schedule pressure
• Strong motivation to work in plant production and plant protection

General criteria

Required

• Valid driver's license
• Ability and availibility to seasonally travel in Finland and abroad, approximatively 20% per year
• Be willing to : Visits to greenhouse and open field farms, travel in Finland and abroad, plant protection products and organisms used in the farming environment, farm machines, preparations used in the laboratory. Normal office work.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions in greenhouses and in the open field.

Organization

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Yeasts, bacteria, fungi: microorganisms have always lived in harmony with plants since their origin and are now recognized for their multiple agronomic benefits. As a world specialist in microorganisms, Lallemand Plant Care carefully selects strains for agricultural use, to improve the nutrition, health, and productivity of plants.

Lallemand Plant Care is a growing business unit and offers many opportunities for career development and professional development on a local and international scale. Joining the Lallemand Plant Care team means collaborating with people who work passionately to develop sustainable, efficient, and clean solutions for agriculture professionals, horticulture, green spaces, and the forestry sector. We regularly recruit new talent from around the world to support our growth and our sales, logistics, marketing, production and research and development efforts.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.