Field Sales Agronomist

We are looking for a Field Sales Agronomist to build and maintain positive relationships with members resulting in sales of fertilizers chemicals and seeds while improving our members financial success. While also conducting farm sales calls and taking on some operations responsibilities during the spring agronomy season.

• Recommend fertilizers chemicals and seed producing the greatest yield and profitability for members
  
• Write up product orders and verify price to maintain margins
  
• Submit orders for processing and follow up with procurement
  
• Goal based commission without a cap
  
• Help coordinate product delivery or application
  
• Analyze soil using sampling and observations
  
• Conduct testing and communicate the results to the supplier
  
• Develop plans for pest infestations and other crop related issues
  
• Collaborate with members on crop development and recommendations for improvement
  
• Coordinate with site managers regarding timing of materials
  
• Communicate with applicators regarding field characteristics product placement and other application logistics
  
• Follow up with members after application and resolve any issues
  
• Application of wet dry and vapor agronomy products to soil and vegetation
  
• Comfortable engaging and running heavy machinery
  
• Adjust hoses nozzles and tubes to account for varied terrain
  
• Assure the work complies with laws regulations and company standards
  
• Mix chemicals and fertilizers according to the formulas
  
• Clean and operate machinery to ensure operating efficiency
  
• Quickly report all machinery malfunctions and ensure repairs are completed
  
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to machinery in the field
  
• During the offseason assist with major repairs paint equipment and maintain facilities
  
• Assist in the movement and accounting for inventory tracking
  
• Identify opportunities to crosssell for other areas of the business
  
• Support crossdivisional collaboration whenever possible
  
• Help out in other areas of the business as bandwidth allows
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

• Bachelors degree in agriculture or related field preferred
  
• Two (2) years agronomy sales experience preferred
  
• Certified Crop Advisor preferred
  
• Clean driving record required
  
• Strong computer and technology skills
  
• Excellent written and verbal and communication
  
• Sales and service focused mindset
  
• Motivated to exceed customer expectations always
  
• Work well independently and leading a team
  
• Strong enthusiasm for building internal and external relationships
  
• Embrace goals and goal setting to grow your sales career
  
• Selfdirected and focuses on taking action
  
• Effective negotiation and closing skills
  
• Ability to identify objectives and recommend the best solutions
  
• Possess a strong set of core values and beliefs
  
• Accept responsibility while maintaining integrity
  
• Remain persistence and recover quickly from setbacks
  
• Demonstrate confidence in approaching new members
  
• Know how and when to ask for the sale
  
• Must be able to walk sit or stand for extended periods of time
  
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds at any given time
  
• Comfortable working with chemicals and fertilizers
  
• Working in outdoor conditions
  
• Varied work schedule and hours based on season and weather
  
• Local and regional travel
  
• Safety first mindset