Precision Ag Specialist

A fast-growing Ag Retail company in Warrensburg, IL, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Precision Ag Specialist. They are seeking a highly motivated self-starter to work directly with farmers to promote the proper use of crop protection products, plant food, seed, precision agriculture, and other services.
 

Position Duties:

• Create and recommend specific agronomy row crop programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing agronomy business.
• Spend a majority of time in the field working with farmers to earn business.
• Utilize seed, Precision Farming technology, finance, and other marketing tools to grow market share.
• Understand the business functions of the employee team and assist the team in improving the efficiency and profitability of the assigned location.
• Establish and maintain effective public relations through customer education and the promotion of new products.
• Work extended hours in-season to meet business demands.

Qualifications:

• Two or four-year degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics, Ag Business, Ag Education, Ag Engineering, Soil or Weed Science.
• One to three years of additional agronomy/seed experience.
• Extensive knowledge of agronomy.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities to provide cost-effective services for cooperative patrons.
• Ability to work extended hours in-season.
• Good mathematical aptitude.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCA Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum five years' experience in agribusiness.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000/year + Commission
 

Location: Warrensburg, IL

If you are passionate about precision agriculture and have the skills and experience to drive business growth, we encourage you to apply. Please email your resume to matt@methodsearch.com for more information. Join our team and become a vital part of our innovative and growing company. Apply today to make a significant impact in the field of precision agriculture.
 

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