Division Agronomist

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About The Position

The Division Agronomist leads efforts within the division to utilize data to make the most advantageous recommendations to customers. This position is also responsible for providing training to location sales teams to help them develop both basic and advanced agronomic knowledge in order to interpret and utilize data effectively for customers. This position is part of the company's trademarked AI program, which was created to help guide growers' business decisions and help them identify potential problems in the field before they take root. Our AI group focuses exclusively on creating new and innovative technologies to boost yields and leave a lasting impact on farms for generations to come. This role is also responsible for collaborating with other team members to guide and develop new agronomic programs for many areas of business to help solve customers' agronomic problems. Candidates must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the designated sales territory. Territory includes Western Nebraska, Central and Western Kansas, Eastern Colorado, and Southeast Wyoming.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an agricultural science discipline.
• Five years of experience in sales or agronomic consulting.
• Certification as a Certified Crop Advisor (or working toward certification).
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Agronomic background and discipline.
• Ability to travel by various means up to 50%.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
• Willingness to relocate to the designated sales territory.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• 4R Certification (based on territory).
• Pest Control Advisor license (based on territory).
• Communicating in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Works with a variety of groups within the division to develop sound agronomic fertility programs for their assigned territories.
• Plans and presents at agronomic meetings to demonstrate the value of data and position solutions using products and services.
• Maintains current information resources by attending agronomic seminars to develop a network of university and industry contacts.
• Encourages thorough data collection among the users and customers of the system in order to be prepared for future opportunities and offerings.
• Communicates market intelligence and competitive threats to business unit leadership.
• Cross trains with the team on agronomy practices and highlights the value of the products, services and data to provide to customers.
• Updates soil fertility equations and tissue sufficiency ranges as needed.
• Sets up research and demonstration plots.
• Keeps up with advancements in the precision ag/ information management industry and tests new field tools and technology.
• Collaborates leadership team on potential 360 system development.
• Develops training materials and new reports/tools.
• Coaches the sales team on ride-a-longs.
• Provides CCA/CEU training support for field sales teams and wholesale customers.
• Integrates agronomy, fertilizer and seed into sales programs.
• Oversees programs and training where agronomy solutions are included and required for agronomic soundness where applicable.
• Provides agronomic support communications such as newsletters or other marketing materials used by field sales teams and customers.
• Works with Fertilizer Managers to share data insights and highlight potential fertilizer opportunities.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from the company for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
• As your years of service increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by the company at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees