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

Job Type: Full-time