Agronomy Operations Assistant Manager

MKC • Groveland, KS

121d

About The Position

Responsible for managing the agronomy operation in the absence of the agronomy operations manager. This includes performing soil testing, sales and/or delivery of fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed; fertilizer blending; consulting with producers; writing agronomy orders; training of employees; operating all agronomy equipment; maintenance of equipment; optimizing the cooperative’s market share and savings; improving the cooperative’s efficiency; providing above average customer service; and helping achieve the cooperative’s mission statement and goals.

Requirements

• Experience in managing agronomy operations.
• Ability to train employees on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Experience operating spray and spreader equipment or tender trucks.
• Sales experience in plant nutrients, crop protection, and seed products.
• Knowledge of soil testing, crop scouting, and pest identification.
• Strong understanding of government regulations affecting agronomy.
• Ability to maintain inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the agronomy operation at the location assigned in the absence of the agronomy operations manager.
• Train employees on the operation of the agronomy equipment and the maintenance of that equipment.
• Operate spray and spreader equipment or tender trucks as needed by your location.
• Increase market share in your assigned territory through sales of plant nutrients, crop protection, and seed products.
• Grow customer base by enhancing the profitability of customers and ensuring no product problems result from the services provided in your territory.
• Assist in the planning of sales goals and a marketing plan.
• Provide customers with soil testing, crop scouting and weed and insect identification services.
• Improve knowledge of all products and resources available and their prices to make proper recommendations.
• Make agronomic recommendations to customers using best management practices.
• Maintain delivery schedules to customers in a manner which increases customer satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of government regulations that affect your position.
• Responsible for inventory control of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer at assigned locations.
• Work directly with Field Marketer assigned to your locations.
• Write agronomy service orders and invoice all product deliveries promptly and accurately.
• Complete all reports required by your manager.
• Enforce the credit policy of Mid Kansas Coop.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and a favorable image of Mid Kansas Coop.
• Follow and support the safety policies of Mid Kansas Coop.
• Follow maintenance procedures for any company equipment you are using.
• Attend all product updates and service training classes assigned by your manager.
• Complete special projects assigned by your manager.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees