Crop Associate - Gold Star FS - Cambridge, IL

About the role

An entry level position for agricultural graduates as well as agricultural professionals that will pave a successful path towards a career in the ag retail business. Will work under the supervision of the Precision Manager and alongside Crops Specialists in assigned geography assisting them with their daily work flow.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient using the GIS platform FieldAlytics, and the planning, blending, billing software Agvance.
• Learn, understand & utilize target marketing and professional sales techniques including the FS sales interview road map.
• Assist crops specialist in implementing marketing plans and developing sales strategies that generate profitable sales in the assigned territory.
• Work to become experts in the seed, chemicals and fertilizers that are offered by utilizing trainings and resources provided.
• Provide exceptional customer service by using soil testing, crop scouting and other programs, and assists in customer follow‑ups.
• Assist in scheduling product delivery and application to patron locations.
• Assist in operational duties as needed.
• Use FieldAlytics to manage and maintain customer field data (soil, planting, harvest, in‑season applications) and provide seasonal reports to help drive exceptional customer service.
• Create Variable Rate Fertilizer recommendations using soil test data inside of FieldAlytics.
• Use Climate FieldView to create Variable Rate Planting prescriptions.
• Work with Agvance planning & blending, creating pre‑pay plans for herbicide and fertilizer applications and creating application blend tickets.
• Attend trainings and webinars to help maintain and grow a high level of knowledge regarding precision technology, seed, chemicals, and fertilizer.
• Scout customer fields and, with the help of crop specialists, use those findings to recommend herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide applications.
• Be able to communicate information and recommendations for services and products to customers.
• Record and maintain accurate seed inventory on a weekly basis.
• Sort, organize and deliver customer seed orders.
• Place seed company signs on customer fields and seed plots.
• Deliver Ammonia Tanks to custom applicators and farmer pulled toolbars.
• Be willing to help in the chemical loading bay and seed treating room as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

Requirements

• Normally requires at least a 2‑year college degree in agronomy or at least 2 years of sales/marketing experience to demonstrate the ability to generate profitable sales of agricultural products and likely possess an agricultural background.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must get and maintain a CDL with Hazmat.
• Have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed