Agronomy Associate - Heritage FS - Herscher, IL

Purpose And Summary Statement

Training and learning all aspects of the agronomy department, including both sales and operational responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops territory and competitive analysis to gain knowledge of the marketplace and the competition.
• Responsible for meeting goals as established by supervisor.
• Learns to create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with goal of increasing agronomy business.
• Learns to utilize seed, precision farming technology, finance, and other marketing tools to grow market share.
• Works with Crop Specialist on implementing, organizing and completing agronomy projects.
• Learns to develop target marketing plans and trains on professional sales techniques, including FS Sales road map, cropping programs, emphasis of appropriate features and benefits, and contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects.
• Affords assistance in regular patron meetings on product and technical information to develop customer relationships and drive sales.
• Learns and operates application equipment, drives tendering equipment, fills anhydrous ammonia tanks, mixes crop protection products, etc.
• Works with precision farming and becomes familiar with department programs and procedures.
• Provides customer service by scheduling product deliveries and applications, soil testing, crop scouting and other programs.
• Attends meetings and training sessions requested by company.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associates’ Degree in agriculture, marketing or business related discipline or the equivalent thereof, and 1-2 years or more of business related work experience and/or training or equivalent to demonstrate the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Daily independent travel within the trade area with occasional overnight stays.
• Able to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Willing to obtain a Drone license within first year of employment.
• Willing to obtain CDL license within first year of employment.
• Requires the ability to obtain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Commercial Applicator certifications to demonstrate agronomy expertise and experience.

Benefits

• We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being.

Pay

$50,000-$55,000

Schedule

Daily independent travel within the trade area with occasional overnight stays.