RAFAËL BARAKAT
Montpellier
Summary
Ph.D. in Fertilization, with 8 years of experience in the agricultural sector, specializing in applied agronomy. Customer- and results-oriented, with strong field leadership and recognized expertise in organic fertilizers, biostimulants, plant physiology, and soil functioning. Driven by innovation and continuous improvement, I am seeking a new challenge to deploy high-performing and sustainable agronomic strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Northern Europe Agronomy Leader
Corteva
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Mentored technical staff in Northern Europe, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product development strategies and enhance competitive positioning.
- Spearheaded technical training programs, including field day, product demonstration to elevate team performance and promote product understanding and adoption par les clients.
- Oversee and manage field trials for Corteva portfolio in northern European countries.
- Utilize analytics tools to effectively monitor key performance indicators of products performance in field.
- Establish and maintain up-to-date technical data and performance reports for all the products, supporting direct sales and product strategy.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships across Northern European markets.
- Provide ongoing technical support de the sales team, ensuring alignment between product performance and customer needs.
Go to Market Specialist
STOLLER EUROPE
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed training materials and workshops to educate team members on product features and benefits.
- Provide ongoing technical support de the sales team, ensuring alignment between product performance and customer needs.
- Developed strong relationships with key influencers, resulting in increased brand visibility.
- Conducting market research & identifying key trends and customer needs to inform business decisions.
- Analyzed competitors'' activities, devising strategic plans to maintain a competitive edge within the industry.
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
Technical and Commercial Responsible
STOLLER EUROPE
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Boosted sales revenue with effective product positioning and crops application strategies.
- Spearheaded technical training programs, including field day, product demonstration to promote product understanding and adoption par final clients.
- Oversee and manage field trials for biostimulants and fertilizers, ensuring compliance with scientific standards.
- Establish and maintain up-to-date technical reports for all the products, supporting direct sales and product strategy.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Technical and Export Responsible (MENA) / Quality and Development Responsible
Ets HUON
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Lead the registration process for new products by coordinating field trials, data collection, dossier preparation, and communication with regulatory authorities.
- Lead field trials and organize technical field days to demonstrate product and accelerate market adoption.
- Establish and maintain strong business relations with big farming projects to promote direct sales in France & international.
Education
Ph.D. - Fertiligation
IRSTEA
Montpellier, France01.2017
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Soil and Water
Civil Engineering And Geo-environment Laboratory
Lille, France01.2011
University Education - Agriculture engineering
Tichreen University
Lattakia, Syria01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Rafique Skafe High School
Lattakia, Syria01.2001
Skills
- Analytical mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Strong technical background in agriculture
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Results orientation
- Team building
Languages
AR
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
FR
Advanced (C1)
EN
Advanced (C1)
ES
Beginner (A1)
Quote
There are no recipes in agriculture, there are only situations to which one must adapt.
Timeline
Northern Europe Agronomy Leader
Corteva
01.2024 - 06.2025
Go to Market Specialist
STOLLER EUROPE
01.2023 - 12.2023
Technical and Commercial Responsible
STOLLER EUROPE
08.2019 - 12.2022
Technical and Export Responsible (MENA) / Quality and Development Responsible
Ets HUON
06.2018 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Fertiligation
IRSTEA
Master of Science - Civil Engineering, Soil and Water
Civil Engineering And Geo-environment Laboratory
University Education - Agriculture engineering
Tichreen University
Bachelor of Science -
Rafique Skafe High School