Agronomist Milden Sgs Ab

Summary

The Agronomist role support customers and location employees with agronomy services and product recommendations that are the best decision for the highest level of crop production to the benefit of customers and the company.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Location Agronomy Support

• Deliver agronomy services to locations as required by locations and provide technically sound agronomic advice
• Increase overall expertise in soil management & plant health 
• Work with Location Operations Managers to provide the opportunity for agronomy services to customers
• Have an ongoing communication with several key customers, in cooperation with Location Operation Managers and Account Managers, to demonstrate continuity and consistency.
• Ensure company is maximizing the potential to have Agronomy support on as many fields as possible

Research and Product Development Support

• Work closely with Agronomy Lead in the development of Area field research program to learn protocols and ensure requirements are followed.
• Support plan for all Area summer tours, winter meetings, and events that showcase Simplot in field knowledge in cooperation with Agronomy Lead and other Agronomists.
• Understand and execute checklists for developed for Agronomists, Location Operations Managers and Account Managers to develop consistent and effective in field demonstrations and agPROVE trials
• Work closely with Marketing to execute marketing tasks for promotions to ensure strong brand presence and farmers attendance at events.

Customer Services Rep

• Provide sales function to key customers and walk in customers when appropriate
• Oversee and maintain their assigned customer records on database
• Learn and ensure compliance with company customer management standards
• Ensure highest level of customer service for any customer when appropriate
• Pursue new accounts in line with corporate direction when opportunity is presented

Operations Support

• Assist in coordinating and executing product movement
• Assist in loading and unloading of product form customers or from suppliers
• Assist operations employees with various tasks, especially in busy season and especially when a customer needs to be served
• Be prepared to fill in in the instance of operational shortfalls.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

• Membership in Institute of Agrology (P.Ag, A.Ag, or Tech.Ag)
• Certified Crop Advisor

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