Application Letter for the Position of Agriculture and Water Logistics
Please write a cover letter based on me. UC Davis fourth-year managerial economics student with an agricultural emphasis. With internship experience at Xinghe Industrial Group in Shenzhen.The internship is very fulfilling, and you can participate in VIP reception and exhibition arrangement. It is mainly based on the "company" to be applied for. If you feel that my choice is not good, you can choose an applicant.
Organization Overview
Marrone Bio Innovation Inc. is a biopesticide firm that deals with developing, marketing, and discovering natural products for plant disease, pest, and weed management. The firm also offers its products online. Marrone Bio Innovation Inc. is well positioned in the market. In March 2022, the company combined with Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp in an all-stock transaction. This combination of the two companies has combined the expertise of Bioceres in seed care and bio nutrition product with Marrone’s plant health solutions and biological crop products development leadership which will create a global leader in the commercialization and development of sustainable agricultural solutions .
Industry Overview
According to Global Market Insight, in 2021, t he market size of Biopesticides exceeded $2.5 billion . Its compound annual growth rate is estimated to be over 11% in 2022-2030. Consumers' change positively influences the growth of this market in a healthy lifestyle by shifting to organic and natural food products. Since biopesticides are naturally made, the increased consumer awareness of harmful impacts and various health issues of consuming pesticides has led to the global growth of the biopesticides market. The market will be driven by increasing demand for vegetable and fruit consumption, farming practices, and technological advancements.
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Strengths The firm has a strong brand portfolio with many widely used products. Strong distribution network. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. has achieved strong returns on capital investment by successfully establishing new income generation channels. Hence the company has a track record of bringing in new business. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. has spent a lot of time and money cultivating a reputable stable of brands over the years. The SWOT analysis results on Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. only emphasize this point. This brand portfolio might be invaluable if the company is interested in expanding into other product categories. |
Opportunities The evolution of the market will reduce the advantages of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.'s rivals, boosting the company's competitive position. Gaining new clients using the web - To expand its internet presence, the corporation has spent a substantial amount of money over the previous few years. The capital injection has given Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. access to untapped markets. In the following years, the business may capitalize on this opening by employing big data. The new opportunities made possible by the new environmental rules will make the playing field equal for all companies in the industry. |
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The investment in research is above industry average but lacks innovation. Training costs and time commitments are excessive compared to competitive businesses. There is a high percentage of employee turnover compared to The organization's product offering is insufficient. A new entrant to the market may benefit from this state of affairs due to the scarcity of available alternatives. |
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. might see a slowdown in revenue growth in some international markets due to a lack of qualified workers. Price increases in key inputs might reduce profits for Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. Since each market has its own set of regulations and constant changes in product standards, the corporation may be subject to legal action in several jurisdictions. In the future, a new technology created by a rival or market disruptor might pose a significant danger to the industry. |
Organizational Identity (Company Values)
One of the critical values of Marrone Bio Innovation Inc. is workforce and opinion diversity . Employees at all levels are required to work together to achieve better decision-making. The company has implemented this value by grouping the employees into teams to achieve organizational goals and learn from one another . All employees should be active in their respective
teams. Another value is a culture of coaching, continuous learning, accountability, and mentorship for professional and personal growth. Marrone Bio Innovation Inc. has implemented this value by conducting periodic training, mentoring, coaching the junior staff, and ensuring transparency in the resources used in all development and production areas. Employees are required to comply with the training and coaching programs.
Values for the Marketing Communication Lead
The marketing communication lead candidate manages business-to-business marketing projects such as educational webinars, digital and traditional advertising, technical sales tools, trade shows, and many more. One of the values for this position is integrity, treating all trade partners, stakeholders, and collaborators fairly, honestly, and at all times . Another value for this position is honest and open communication and respecting other people’s views .
References
Global Market Insights. (2022). Biopesticides Market Share Analysis Report 2022-2030.
To whom may it concern,
My name is ___________, and I am writing this letter to apply for the position of Agriculture and Water Logistics Support for your company Ceres, Inc. I am a graduating student this incoming year 2023 for the degree of Managerial Economics, specializing in the field of Agriculture. As a passionate farmer, reader, and learner, I have always wanted to build a career in the field of agriculture. This has been my lifelong dream, as I believe that the future of humankind would depend primarily on our ability to develop better agricultural systems that would help meet consumer demands with supply.
In line with this, I have always attended various seminars and lectures about agriculture technology and house farming. Due to my interests and this worthwhile addition to my knowledge, I have integrated these learnings by building my own mini farm that my family and I used as an alternative source of fresh produce for our kitchen. Nonetheless, one thing I learned in Economics and Agriculture is that the whole industry is a dynamic and complicated process that requires efficient end-to-end service. This is because internal and external bottlenecks like a failure in logistical support, lack of farmer’s access to suitable raw materials, or even consumer-supplier disconnect could cause not only a wastage in these commodities but even an increase in price, among others.
Additionally, my time working as an intern at the Xinghe Industrial Group in Shenzhen helped me develop my ability to impr...