Eduardo Salazar
Palmares,Alajuela
Summary
Results-oriented agronomist with over 15 years of experience in crop science, plant nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and agribusiness development throughout Latin America. Demonstrates expertise in crop management, soil fertility, integrated pest management (IPM), precision agriculture, regulatory compliance, agronomic research, and technical support. Skilled in driving product innovation, market growth, and distributor engagement within competitive agricultural sectors. Multilingual team leader recognized for a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, effective agronomic training, and the seamless adoption of advanced technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Sales Manager – Latin America
Van Iperen International
Costa Rica
08.2017 - Current
- Expanded business operations to cover 85% of LATAM and Caribbean agricultural markets; increased regional sales revenue by 80% through targeted crop solutions, territory mapping, and precision agriculture strategies.
- Launched a portfolio of water-soluble fertilizers, biostimulants, and specialty crop inputs; achieved 60% market penetration in new agricultural regions.
- Developed and led agronomic field trials, demonstration plots, and technical presentations for growers, distributors, and partners.
- Shortened agrochemical registration timelines by 80 % via expertise in regulatory pathways, compliance documentation, and GLP standards.
- Forged three new distribution channels by executing market research, competitive analysis, and crop-specific marketing campaigns.
Manager – Latin America
Biotek Agriculture Latin America
Costa Rica
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Directed agronomic research and field development in LATAM, doubling trial capacity for crop protection products and residue studies.
- Supervised over 80 Import Tolerance Trials on major crops (cereals, fruits, vegetables) across Latin America and Europe for multinational clients.
- Designed and delivered 30+ technical training programs for agronomists, field investigators, and distributor sales teams.
- Oversaw quality assurance for international field trials, ensuring compliance with GLP, GEP, and local regulatory requirements.
Assistant Project Manager
International Agricultural Research Company Inc.
Costa Rica
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Coordinated 100+ GLP-compliant field residue trials for crop protection products and fertilizers across LATAM countries.
- Managed data collection, statistical analysis, and digital trial documentation to support regulatory submissions.
- Assisted in implementation of electronic lab notebooks and project management workflows for agronomic studies.
Education
Licenciatura - Agronomy & Crop Science
Universidad de Costa Rica
01.2010
Bachelors - Agronomy & Crop Science
Universidad de Costa Rica
01.2008
Skills
- Farm Management Systems & CRMs
- Event management
- Sales strategies
- Skilled in utilizing MS Office applications
- Digital Documentation & Data Management
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Growth strategies
- Sales presentations
- Pricing strategy
- Expense tracking and analysis
- Market development
- Business development
Certification
- GLP Fundamentals for Contract Field Researchers & QA Professionals – New Orleans & Jacksonville, USA | 2014 – Present
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) – [If applicable, update with year]
- Precision Agriculture Workshop – [If applicable, insert year/institution]
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Professional)
Portuguese (Intermediate)
Impact Keywords
- Specialty Fertilizers
- Crop Nutrition
- Biostimulants
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Precision Agriculture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Soil Fertility
- Crop Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Plant Health
- Market Development
- Distributor Growth
- Field Trials
- Product Launch Strategy
- ROI
- Brand Positioning
- Agronomic Training
- Research & Development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Market Intelligence
- Data-Driven Growth
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- Digital Agriculture
- B2B Sales
Timeline
International Sales Manager – Latin America
Van Iperen International
08.2017 - Current
Manager – Latin America
Biotek Agriculture Latin America
01.2011 - 01.2017
Assistant Project Manager
International Agricultural Research Company Inc.
04.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelors - Agronomy & Crop Science
Universidad de Costa Rica
Licenciatura - Agronomy & Crop Science
Universidad de Costa Rica