FMC Corporation has announced that it has completed the recruitment of its own local field force in the Philippines, bringing almost 130 full time employees onboard
FMC has worked with third-party agents in the Philippines since 2012 to reach and engage farmers, retailers and distributors. In 2020, the company decided to bring on board the third-party field force directly as full time employees. FMC’s decision affirms its commitment to Philippines’ agriculture sector as well as its growing investment in the country.
Veronica Tiburcio, country manager for FMC Philippines said, “As a company, we are committed to delivering innovative crop protection solutions to our customers and having a positive impact on the farming communities that we serve. Having an in-house field force, with in-depth knowledge of the crop protection industry and a strong understanding of customer needs, will be a real game changer for us. It will greatly improve our business agility and operations, and allow us to further enhance our service to customers and the farming community.”
FMC’s move to an in-house field force comes at a time when job security in the industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can now better manage training and development, and accelerate employee growth by providing them the knowledge and skills they need to advise and support farmers, especially when farmers are facing challenges from the ongoing pandemic,” Tiburcio added.
In addition to a commercial office, FMC also operates a rapidly growing shared service centre in Manila which supports the company’s global business.
