Sales Agronomist

Atwood Farm Supplies; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Performance bonuses

Benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Atwood Farm Supplies in Ontario is seeking a Sales Agronomist to help farmers maximize crop performance by positioning fertilizer, seed, crop protection products and services. You will consult with customers to develop crop plans and agronomic actions, and provide in-season evaluations based on scouting and sampling.

The role includes promoting our products and programs, pursuing CCA status, and supporting stewardship efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and work independently toward goals.
• Well organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, team-first attitude, driven to excel in fast-paced environment.
• Keen interest in agronomy with ability to apply technology to help customers succeed.

Responsibilities

• Position agronomic tools to maximize customers' crop performance.
• Consult with customers to develop crop plans and agronomic actions.
• In-season crop evaluation and recommendations based on scouting, soil and tissue sampling, pest traps.
• Promote Atwood Farm Supplies and its products, services and programs.
• Support stewardship efforts such as 4Rs, pest assessments, and record keeping.
• Assist in plot trials, including planting, scouting, signage and harvest.
• Work extended hours during busy planting season.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organized

Team player

Interest in agronomy

Education

CCA designation or willingness to obtain

Job description

Atwood Farm Supplies is a progressive ag-retailer serving farmers in Mid-Western Ontario from our location near Donegal (Just outside Listowel). We supply Crop Inputs—including – Fertilizer, Crop Protection, Seed and related Agronomy and Custom Application Services to our customers. We are looking to add a Sales Agronomist to our team.

The successful candidate will have the following skill set:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time manager with ability to work independently towards goals
• Well organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
• CCA designation or willingness to obtain
• Positive, team first attitude, driven to excel in fast paced environment
• Keen interest in Agronomy, with ability to apply technology to help customers succeed

Key Job Elements:

• Work with customers to help position agronomic tools such as, fertilizer, seed, crop protection products and services to maximize customers crop performance.
• Consult with customers to develop crop plans and agronomic actions to improve crop production.
• In season crop evaluation and recommendations based on routine crop scouting, soil and tissue sampling, pest traps and other agronomy tools.
• Increase agricultural knowledge through participation in industry events and self-learning. Obtain and maintain Certified Crop Advisor status.
• Promote Atwood Farm Supplies and the products, services and programs we deliver.
• Support customers stewardship efforts such as 4Rs, pest assessments, and record keeping. Develop diagnostic skills to clearly identify, crop stages, populations, weeds, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
• Assist in plot trials, including planting, scouting, signage and harvest.
• Work extended hours providing effective customer service and operational support during busy planting season.

We offer competitive wages, overtime, performance bonuses, benefits and pension opportunities.