KTP Associate – Precision Agriculture Technical Business Development Lead

Are you passionate about innovation in agriculture and ready to make a real impact on the future of UK cropping systems? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Marketing & Technical Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in identifying market opportunities, driving environmental and financial value, and supporting the rollout of cutting-edge crop protection technologies.

In this role, you’ll combine strategic marketing insight with hands-on technical expertise – helping to shape go-to-market strategies, gather and analyse field data, and deliver compelling customer value stories. You’ll also be instrumental in upskilling internal teams, engaging with customers, and demonstrating the latest drone technologies in real-world conditions.

Main duties and responsibilities

Main activities of the successful candidate are:

Marketing

• The identification and quantification of market opportunities in UK cropping
• The sourcing of field data and customer value stories for use in marketing
• To verify the most appropriate route to market
• Go to market management
• Analysis data on yield impact for phase 2 of marketing

Environment

• To quantify the environmental and financial benefits
• The sourcing of environmental and financial customer feedback for use in marketing

Knowledge

• To upskill the TAG team by embedding knowledge of crop protection methods to help with the system roll out
• Work as part of the business team with existing customer bases: A greater depth of knowledge in the business will also help with having informed interactions with customers which will assist in growing sales of the new service and existing products

Technical

• Use of Cultiwise in UK conditions
• Confirm recommended drone best fit
• Familiarisation with CAA regulations and insurance as applied to permission to fly
• Achieve flying qualifications as necessitated by the chosen drone
• Demonstrate proficiency in drone flight and be prepared to give live demonstrations

To develop a new service by integrating innovative pesticide and nutrient prescription mapping tools into the company’s portfolio of services for the agricultural sector.