Sales Agronomist/Agronomy Manager Trainee (DC-10706)
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PLEASE NOTE:? We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements.? Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered.???? There is NO closing date on this position.? This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.?UPDATE: 09/06/2024***SALARY TO $85,000, POSSIBLY HIGHER, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE***JOB TITLE: SALES AGRONOMIST / AGRONOMY MANAGER TRAINEE - EASTERN NEBRASKAABOUT EMPLOYER:This employer is a long-established Ag Retailer located in a rural area in East Central Nebraska within an hour drive of major shopping, restaurants, sports, theaters and other activities. Employer offers a team atmosphere and competitive compensation and benefits package.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:- BS Agronomy or other Ag-related degree preferred- Minimum 2 years of consultative Agronomy Sales experience- Good knowledge / understanding of best Midwestern agronomic practices including Ag chemicals, fertilizer and seed- Solid knowledge / experience with Midwestern crops such as soybeans and corn; preferably, both dryland and irrigated- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills- Technology proficient- Desire to work hard and have sense of pride for employer and what employer offers their Ag customers- Preference for an individual from the area originally or looking to relocate back to this area.JOB DESCRIPTION:Established Midwestern Ag Employer seeking an experienced Sales Agronomist to be trained into the Agronomy Manager role. Primary responsibility will be calling on area Ag producers to offer advice with regard to best agronomic practices and to make Ag chemical, fertilizer and seed recommendations as well as promoting employer?s services including application and GPS/VRT programs. This individual may also offer agronomic training to other Agronomy employees.Additionally, this Agronomist will be trained up into the Agronomy Manager role with future duties to include purchasing crop inputs, pricing of product, overseeing Agronomy Sales and Service Team, and scheduling/dispatching of Application service personnel.Ideal candidate will have solid communication and technology skills, strong customer relationship skills and ability to cold call / prospect for new business. Must have proven agronomic technical skills, strong sales and leadership abilities as well as lots of enthusiasm and pride.?BENEFITS:?Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Retirement Plan?ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.?If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.?