Agronomist

Agronomist: Marathon, WI

Starting Wage $60,000/year, plus bonuses and company vehicle!

Requirements:

- Associates Degree preferred (not required)

- Agriculture Experience preferred (not required, but will include a strenuous training program for those individuals who lack experience)

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

Other Duties 30%

• Assist in inventory management
• Assist in customer service as needed
• Assist as needed in other areas of agronomy division
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person