CROP ADVISOR

PRATUM CO-OP•Madras, OR

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to represent Pratum Co-op Agronomy to growers as a resource for them to have more efficient and healthy methods of growing crops, fulfilling Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships. The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-science or related degree
3+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Efficient and effective customer management, meeting multiple customer needs (including patience and respect with difficult or negative customer circumstances)
Efficient, effective and confident communication with customers
Ability to work well with others
Maintain essential certifications/licenses, obtain continuing education as required and staying up to date with crop technology as much as possible
Ethical and environmentally responsible advice for customers

Responsibilities

Advise on and offer Pratum’s product line of chemicals and fertilizers to current and prospective grower-customers for fertility management; disease, weed and pest control, especially focusing on innovative solutions
Advise on irrigation utilization, post-harvest and storage management; spring and fall soil bed management
Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development
Take soil and tissue samples and send them to labs for analysis on customer fields as needed
Use, and assist with, technology for GPS grid mapping, application and scouting (precision ag)
Maintain database records as needed to track and ensure proper advice on application of products to customer fields
Complete reports as required and requested
Work with the Ag Sales Manager and/or sales team to contribute to Pratum’s strategic sales goals, attending sales meetings/training as requested