Ag Innovation Specialist/Precision Agronomist (Meadow Lake, SK)

Simplot•Meadow Lake No. 588, SK

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution. SummaryThis position drives demand for Ag Innovation services and ensures customer satisfaction and positive user experiences for a predetermined territory, to help Simplot be the leader in equipment and digital technology that applies to production agriculture, to the extent that farm customers who value technology as part of their farm management want to partner with Simplot.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
Minimum 1-2 years of Agronomy experience
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Knowledge of application equipment, willing to network with experts in the industry for support (John Deere, Case IH, etc)
Knowledge of West Central Saskatchewan production practices
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required.
Indoor and outdoor setting
Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and customers
Repetitive work

Responsibilities

Territory Sales Lead
Work closely with sales representatives to deliver appropriate Ag Innovation solutions to farm customers in territory.
Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to continue to develop, improve and refine both existing Ag Innovation services as well as research and evaluate opportunities for new service offerings in their territory
Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to support promotion and training for service to farmers and sales representatives.
Continually increase knowledge base on Ag Innovation and industry technology.
Work closely with sales representatives to integrate Ag Innovation services into their annual customer plans
Participate in sales representatives planning meetings about key customers
Contribute to the sales process by ensuring sellers know the information to gather in their customer discovery process to assist in the Ag Innovation plans
Develop a 3-6 month action plan with support from Ag Innovation Manager
Field Moisture Service Support
Execute consultations, data entry and administration for Field Moisture Service with customers within territory.
Conduct installations, technical support, maintenance and removals of equipment for Field Moisture Service for customers within territory.
SprayConnect Service Support
Execute administration and preparation on SprayConnect projects for customers in territory.
Work with sales representatives to conduct ground truthing, prescription loading, technical support for customers in territory.
SoilConnect Service Support
Conduct/assist with all SoilConnect soil sampling procedures as required.
Conduct ground truthing, SWAT mapping and data preparation.
Work with sales representatives to consult and plan on SoilConnect projects for customers in territory.
Work with sales representative to execute prescription loading, technical support, data processing and entry for customers in territory.
Work with sales representative to execute on in-season agronomic evaluations (Learning Blocks) and field monitoring for customers in territory.
Agronomy and Sales Support
Continue to develop and grow a robust expertise in agronomy
Attend training sessions in the areas of agronomy and sales
Support both agronomy and sales functions when necessary including products and services that lie outside of Ag Innovation
Support any research and trialing initiatives as they pertain to Ag Innovation
Data and Digital Tools Support
Support the development of hardware, software, and data tools to support sales representatives as requested by Ag Innovation Manager
Industry Liaison
Establish and maintain strong relationships and large industry network
Communicate with designated representatives for manufactures and distributors
Learn and upgrade knowledge of new products and product updates on chemical, fertilizer, and seed as required
Maintain strong working knowledge of key industry people and competitors
Simplot Grower Solutions Member
Be an active supporter and contributor to the communities we serve
Contribute to and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace
Keep and maintain confidentiality of all customers, staff and suppliers and Simplot business
Become familiar with the Simplot employee handbook, including annual updates
Help with any special projects as required
Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by Simplot
Continually develop leadership and business skills
Approve, attend and contribute to community activities when appropriate
Set, maintain, and live high ethical and moral standards
Pleasantly greet customers and suppliers
Fill in for all roles when needed with appropriate skills and talents
Support safety practices and initiatives as set by safety officer and ensure safe driving habits
Maintain and tidy up office and yard
Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all staff, customers, suppliers, and community
Establish Ag Innovation Services as a differentiator for Simplot over other crop input retails as well as private agrologists and equipment companies.
Continually work with Ag Innovation Manager to update corporate competency in the technology areas that Simplot needs to grow in
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Ag Innovation Senior Lead and sales representatives
Align with Ag Innovation Manager on the new evolving culture