Field Advisor

Essential Functions

• Work with an assigned number of key accounts to help them grow better crops and add practices that increase ROI for their operation. Lead seed purchasing efforts with them.
• Assist and advise BRANDT teammates and customers on seed selection/placement from all brands.
• Possess the ability to prospect on assigned accounts. Represent BRANDT and see what ways we can help farmers increase ROI.
• Help collect and organize customer data from monitors and cloud based systems. Provide actionable results for customers from that data.
• Aid the Technical Services Team to originate and execute replicated on-farm trials for seed, fertilizer, crop protection, foliar nutrition, and next-level ag technology.
• Build prescriptions, reports, and detailed crop plans for key customers in unison with other BRANDT team members when applicable.
• Be a responsive and timely point of contact for in-field diagnostics and troubleshooting as requested by BRANDT salespeople and customers during the growing season.
• Work with seed partners to develop seed business plans that are focused on retention and growth.
• Maintain accurate seed inventory.
• Handle forecasting of seed and maintain supply needs through season.

Required Competencies

• Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Independent Self-Starter
• Ability to Multitask
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment

• The BRANDT Field Advisor will be required to work within their designated territory, assisting customers and retail locations.

Classification/Expected Hours of Employment

• This position is a full-time position and is exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under federal and all applicable state or local laws.
• Days and hours of work are based on needs of customers and retailers.

Travel

• This position requires up to 75% travel within their designated territory.

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Agronomy or Ag Science. And/or minimum 2 - 5 years of job experience required.
• Certified Crop Advisor designation preferred.
• Intermediate computer and software skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers record.
• CDL required.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.