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Agronomist

 
 
 
Agronomist

Reports to: V.P. of Agronomy and location management
Job Description
Agronomist 70% - sales and service of all agronomy products and technology
·        Agronomy sales and service in locations designated.
·        Establish a professional agronomy relationship with established and new customers
·        Sales calls on prospective customers
·        Maintain yourself in a professional manner as outlined in company policies.
·        Ability to maintain a working knowledge of agronomy products and services related to the job.
·        Work with location management on inventory maintenance and control.
·        Responsible for basic billing and counter customer service as needed.
·        Weekly sales call reporting via Sales force during off season (August – April).
·        Use of VRT (variable rate technology) for appropriation applications
·        Soil sampling, analyzing data, and recommending and making applications
·        All technical applications of computer programs and application equipment
·        Help train location personnel on technology usage
·        Tissue sampling to determine fertility deficiencies
·        Sweep hay fields and provide agronomic reports to customers
·        Work independently and make agronomic decisions to producers on issues
·        Ability to do nutrient management plans
·        Assist in farm grower meetings, fair booths, rest plots and other meetings as needed
·        Diagnose and make recommendations for pests, weeds, or other problems
·        Continual education as needed to stay up to date on agronomic programs
·        Assist as needed in agronomy as directed by management
Professional Applicator 30% - operation of an applicator machine
·        Operation of a dry fertilizer applicator or liquid applicator in season
·        Maintain and or acquire a Wis State Pesticide applicators license
·        Responsible for timely and accurate application
·        Work with shop and management on safety and maintenance on applicator you are operating
·        Cleanliness of applicator inside and outside
·        Assist as needed during spring season as directed by management