Agronomy Innovation Specialist

Farmers Cooperative Society•Boyden, IA

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About The Position

The Agronomy Innovation Specialist works to proactively research, develop, and implement short-term and long-term customer-facing and internal company innovation strategies designed to advance our customers and the company. This forward-thinking individual will provide direct support with customers and FCS employees by providing insight and expertise by driving current and future technologies, agronomic, and business practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma + Related College Coursework along with a minimum of 2 years of Agronomy Sales or related sales experience.
Progressive, Positive Work History
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
Technology Acumen Including Microsoft Software, Tablet Computer Use, Ag Aps, etc. SOILMAP.
An acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

CCA Preferred
Class A CDL license applicable to driving a truck.

Responsibilities

Direct farm gate customer interactions include effectively assessing current and future customer needs and developing potential solutions with current and future FCS product, service, or people expertise.
Help drive current and future sales of innovative products and services.
Interact with customers in a professional manner and provide value as a resource.
Research, develop, and help lead the implementation of new customer-facing and internal FCS facing solutions.
Assist in the creation and implementation of current and future technology, business practices, and risk strategies.
Work with the internal FCS team across the company to build out implementation strategies focused on current and future technologies and business strategies.
Help to drive change internally.
Work to advance “one FCS” cross marketing solutions to leverage FCS competitive advantages and utilize whole farm solutions.
Lead and assist in the development of on farm customer trials of current and future technologies to create more data and agronomic and economic insights for the customer as well as FCS.
Facilitate trial work and new technology exposure with a network of partners.
Create and facilitate marketing content showcasing innovation in conjunction with the FCS marketing team.
Accurate trial product and service ordering, forecasting, and communication of needs with all stakeholders with necessary follow-up and timely execution.
Assists other sales reps/locations as needed or asked by supervisor, participates in special projects.
Other duties as assigned.