Agronomist - Grower Success

About Agoro Carbon™ Alliance

We at Agoro Carbon are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and climate change.

A bit about the role

As an Agronomist (Grower Success) you will have responsibility for assisting regional team assess new business opportunities from assigned specialized practices (i.e., dairy, range pasture, row crop, cash crop, nitrogen management). This role reports to the Grower Success Manager. This position is open to candidates currently in Montana or Wyoming. 

What you will be doing

• Work closely with producers after they sign a contract to collect all of their documentation and successfully Onboard them as a new customer for Agoro Carbon Alliance.
• Collect and organize assigned producers historical data per the requirements for the program in which they enroll
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and producers to ensure soil sampling and baseline activities get accomplished in a timely manner.
• Follow up and support producers that are assigned to you throughout the life of the contract.
• Help regional team assess new business opportunities from each assigned practice (i.e., dairy, range pasture, row crop, cash crop, nitrogen management)
• Develop new farming practices roadmaps following existing methodologies 
• Use your knowledge of carbon smart farming practices to train and support agronomy team,  channel partners, crop advisors and farmers on successfully implementing new farming practices while avoiding pitfalls associated with the practice change.
• Liaise with the Carbon Science, Analytics Team, and Grower Success team to support local data collection  

What you will bring

• A proud agriculture ambassador with a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or Agriculture related field. Advanced knowledge with a Master's or PhD degree is certainly an advantage. CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) designation confirms your knowledge advantage.
• Experience in similar roles and industries including familiarity with change management and local crop production practices.
• A passion for sustainability and conservation/regenerative practices that is infectious and drives confidence in farmers to follow your lead.
• Market knowledge, with good network of growers and distributors who share your passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience presenting to small or large audiences in a fun and engaging way.
• A track record of exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills that inspires confidence and trust
• A mix of entrepreneurial spirit and agronomic acumen is an ideal combination
• You have kept up with the digital age and are proficient in MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. You also have created a digital presence on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Great if you have familiarity with digital farm management systems, planning and optimization tools (like like Adapt-N).
• Desire to travel to visit growers

Competencies

• An ability to wow audiences with good communication & writing skills
• History of building stakeholder relationships
• You need to have great interpersonal skills to work effectively with your team 
• Ability to manage your own time and travel within your geography as you excel at helping farmers be successful with practice change
  

Why work with us?

• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including generous paid parental leave.
• You will be building and shaping a global business from start up to scale.
• You will be working with a globally dispersed and diverse team, with the ability to live anywhere within your geography.