Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Market Development Lead, Key Accounts (Coordenador de Desenvolvimento de Mercado KA)
at Phospholutions
🏢 About Phospholutions
Phospholutions is pioneering sustainable agriculture by developing innovative phosphorus efficiency technologies, specifically RhizoSorb, to address global phosphorus waste and environmental impact. The company stands out for its science-driven approach to improving fertilizer use efficiency, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental solutions while working in the agricultural sector.
About This Role
This role involves leading market development and product launch efforts for Brazilian distributors, focusing on driving adoption of RhizoSorb among growers through technical training, trials, and demonstrations. It's impactful because you'll be directly responsible for establishing Phospholutions' presence in the Brazilian market and ensuring the success of early adopters, which is critical for the company's global expansion.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve virtual meetings with Brazilian distributors to discuss RhizoSorb adoption progress, developing technical training materials in Portuguese, analyzing trial data from grower demonstrations, and strategizing with the commercial team to meet sales targets. You'll balance technical education with commercial execution while working remotely across time zones.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Phospholutions Is Looking For
- Has 10+ years of hands-on experience in agronomy, fertilizer sales, or key account management specifically within the Brazilian agricultural market
- Possesses deep technical knowledge of Brazilian cropping systems, soil nutrition, and fertilization programs, with a bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field
- Is bilingual in Portuguese and English with strong communication skills for training distributors and engaging with growers
- Has a proven track record of executing commercial strategies and meeting sales targets in the agriculture industry
📝 Tips for Applying to Phospholutions
Highlight specific experience with Brazilian distributors and key accounts in your resume, quantifying results where possible
Demonstrate your technical agronomy knowledge by mentioning specific Brazilian cropping systems you've worked with (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugarcane)
Include examples of developing and delivering technical training programs for distribution partners
Showcase bilingual proficiency by submitting application materials in both Portuguese and English
Reference Phospholutions' mission of sustainable phosphorus use and explain how your experience aligns with their environmental goals
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with Brazilian agricultural market development and distributor management', "Examples of successful product launches or adoption campaigns you've led in the fertilizer/agronomy space", 'How your technical agronomy background enables you to effectively train distributors and educate growers', "Your alignment with Phospholutions' sustainability mission and interest in RhizoSorb technology"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Phospholutions' RhizoSorb technology and how it improves phosphorus use efficiency
- → The company's existing market presence and partnerships in Brazil or other regions
- → Current challenges in Brazilian agriculture related to phosphorus management and sustainability
- → Phospholutions' leadership team and their backgrounds in agronomy and sustainability
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without specific Brazilian market experience or Portuguese language skills
- Generic application materials that don't address the technical agronomy requirements
- Focusing only on sales experience without demonstrating knowledge of Brazilian cropping systems and soil nutrition
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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