Crop & Operations Specialist - Insight FS - Antigo, WI

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. With 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers, Insight FS operates in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. As part of the GROWMARK System, a cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada, Insight FS provides a range of services and products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Sales and Customer Service

- Conducts professional sales calls using the FS Roadmap. - Utilizes target marketing and professional sales techniques. - Develops territory and competitive analysis. - Provides agronomic products, services, and recommendations. - Offers customer service through Precision Farming best practices, crop scouting, custom application services, and follow-up on customer complaints. - Ensures the creditworthiness of customers, quotes prices, and prepares sales contracts. - Promotes credit programs and assists in providing necessary information for credit establishment.

Operational Management

- Responsible for assigned product ordering, inventory control, and shipping/receiving. - Manages plant operations including dry fertilizer blending and loading, handling of anhydrous ammonia, and mixing and handling of ag chemicals and liquid fertilizer. - Collaborates with leadership team to ensure equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order. - Assists with annual budget planning.

Other Functions

- Supports and contributes to company goals and objectives through collaboration. - Collects for assigned product sales according to company credit policy. - Maintains assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to uniform policy, and maintains professional image. - Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

- Typically requires an Associate's Degree in agricultural or business discipline, or equivalent, and 2 years of related work experience. - Must have and maintain a Commercial Applicator's License. - Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL and satisfactory driving record. - Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, licenses, and permits. - Exposure to extreme weather conditions, noisy conditions, working at varying heights, lifting up to 70 lbs, and participating in required training on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures.