Agronomy Associate I - Prairieland FS - Greenview, IL

Agronomy Associate I - Prairieland FS - Greenview, IL

Prairieland FS, Inc. strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission, and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent.

Job Title : Agronomy Associate I

Trains and works to generate profitable sales in the assigned territory through sales support and customer service, accurate record keeping, providing value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations, ensuring an excellent experience for customers, and promoting sales growth through company marketing programs.

Works to meet customer service expectations through the direction of a Crop Specialist and Location Manager. Develop cropping programs emphasizing accurate record keeping, tracking of customer programs, and using digital systems to enhance customer experience. Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition. Participates in or conducts sales interviews, identifies customer needs, and offers value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects. Assists with regular patron meetings on product and technical information. Provide customer service by scheduling product deliveries, applications, soil testing, crop scouting, and other programs. Follows up on all customer complaints and seeks a reasonable "win / win" resolution.

Ensures customers' creditworthiness, quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Promotes the use of credit programs as a sales tool and helps provide the required information to establish credit.

Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adhering to the uniform policy, and maintaining the appropriate professional image. Ensures field signs are displayed on all customers' fields to promote FS products. Complete and update profile information sheets on all targeted prospects. Collects for sales of all assigned products according to company credit policy. Develops technical and sales skills in accordance with certification standards. Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience : Normally requires an associate degree in agriculture, marketing, or business-related discipline or the equivalent thereof, and 1 - 2 years or more of business-related work experience and / or training or equivalent to demonstrate the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory. Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field. Two (2) years or more of business-related work experience or training, or equivalent, demonstrating the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory and experience in agronomy or a related field. Advanced knowledge of agronomic principles and practices. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable recommendations. Proficient in precision agriculture tools, techniques, and agricultural management software.

Functional Competencies : Proven professional communication, persuasion, and customer service skills. Proven team-building skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Demonstrated planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to use the computer and "attention to detail" skills and use the computer to enhance business processes.

Core Competencies : Demonstrated core competencies, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development. Normally requires obtaining the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Commercial Applicator certifications to demonstrate agronomy expertise and experience. Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Physical ability to perform extensive fieldwork and operate agricultural equipment. Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant. The role may require occasional travel to other company locations or industry events, with the ability to travel independently and stay overnight as needed. Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training related to the position's requirements.

Physical Demands : Lifting / Carrying Frequency Pushing / Pulling Frequency Under 10 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently 51-100 lbs. Occasionally Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Twisting / Turning Frequency Driving Frequency Bend Frequently Automatic Trans Not Applicable Climb Frequently Standard Trans Frequently Crawl Frequently Kneel Frequently Reach Outward Frequently Reach Over Head Frequently Reach Over Shoulder Frequently Exposure to Cold Frequently Exposure to Heat Frequently Exposure to dust, dirt, debris Frequently Exposure to chemicals Frequently Exposure to high noise levels Frequently Working from heights Frequently Walk-Normal Surfaces Frequently Walk-Slippery Surfaces Frequently Walk-Uneven Surfaces Frequently Keyboard / Ten Key Frequently Fine Dexterity Frequently Handling (grasping, holding) Frequently Repetitive Motion Hands Frequently Repetitive Motion Feet Frequently

We offer health, vision and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) and pension program. We are an equal opportunity employer.