About this role
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.
Other Information
Expectations
- Simplot Agronomy is one of our primary differentiators. This position is critical to our customers and locations, and we expect the highest level of professionalism and agronomy expertise.
- Simplot profitability comes from our ability to deliver products and services that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We expect our Agronomists to lend a hand to operations employees to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for customers when the need is there.
- Technology and solutions are provided in the form of products. Even though our agronomy employees are not required to be primary sellers, we expect them to conduct sales tasks and even complete sales when appropriate.
Key Skills and Capabilities
- Cooperation & Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Development & Continual Learning
- Job & Technical Knowledge
- Judgement
- Organization & Time Management
- Reliability
- Problem Solving
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma or Degree from a recognised institution and, or related field experience with emphasis on soil science, plant science, and crop production.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Past industry experience is a valued asset.
- Desire for a P. Ag or A.T designation required. If already held it is a valued asset.
Physical Demands
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Manual labour including crop scouting and soil sampling.
- Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required.
Work Environment
- Indoor and outdoor setting
- Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and clients.
- Repetitive work.