Agronomist West TN

GreenPoint Ag•Covington, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company committed to farmers' success. As a leading Southeastern U.S. agricultural inputs company, we source our strength from high-quality employees who allow us to build long-term relationships with our customers. We operate in over 100 communities across ten states. We are looking for an Agronomist for our West TN marketplace to serve GreenPoint retail and member cooperative locations. Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agribusiness, or related field
Skill Level I – Entry level; works under supervision of manager
Skill Level II – Recognized locally; works without supervision with direction from manager
Skill Level III – Recognized throughout state; provides direction for program in region
Skill Level IV – Recognized regionally (multi-state); responsible for direction of program in region and contributing to overall direction of the program
Skill Level V (future) – Recognized across regions (multi-state); responsible for direction of program
Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and creativity
Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities
Ability to resolve complex customer issues
Ability to work through technology strategies, both retail and customer-focused
Detail-oriented, highly motivated and self-starter skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
Experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Current driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or Higher in Agriculture related field
Strong agronomic and product knowledge background
Experience with GPAH agronomy product lines, vendors, and manufacturers is a plus
Experience with corn, cotton, wheat and soybeans preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for field-level agronomic technical support and trials for assigned retail/member cooperative locations and their grower customers in assigned areas.
Responsible for on-farm research trials across crops, crop protection, fertilizer, and seed.
This position will work closely with location managers, sellers, and agronomy counterparts on the team.
Responsible for product development through research trials in conjunction with basic manufacturers and universities.
Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, regulations, and guidelines set forth by local, state, and federal agencies.
Works with assigned locations providing agronomic technical support and product development through conducting field trials and product evaluation of seed, crop protection, and crop nutrients.
Contribute to agronomy training formal and informal for retail locations.
Work through locations to provide farm-level, agronomic expertise.
Provide timely execution of directives and initiatives from Agronomy leadership.
Provide adequate and clear communication to growers, location staff, and the Agronomy team concerning job tasks, projects, execution, and timing.
Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible farming practices.
Collaboration with Ag Tech team members, GPAH Departments, Industry Agronomist, and Universities.
Provide training and education to clients and team members on agronomic best practices.
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.
Always represent GreenPoint Ag’s Agronomic services in a professional manner.
Perform all other job functions as assigned.
May supervise interns on an intermittent basis, as applicable.