Agronomy Operations Lead – Soil Testing & Sales

MKC; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MKC in Kansas is seeking an experienced agronomy operations lead to oversee the location in the absence of the agronomy operations manager. You will manage the agronomy operation, perform soil testing, supervise equipment, and support producers with agronomic recommendations and service delivery.

Responsibilities include training staff, writing service orders, invoicing deliveries, maintaining inventory of seeds/chemicals/fertilizer, and coordinating with field marketers to grow market share

Responsibilities

• Manage the agronomy operation at the location in the absence of the agronomy operations manager.
• Train employees on the operation of agronomy equipment and maintenance of that equipment.
• Operate spray and spreader equipment or tender trucks as needed.
• Increase market share through sales of plant nutrients, crop protection and seed in the assigned territory.
• Assist in planning sales goals and a marketing plan.
• Provide soil testing, crop scouting and weed/insect identification services to customers.
• Write agronomy service orders and invoice deliveries promptly with accurate receipts.
• Maintain inventory control of seeds, chemicals and fertilizer at assigned locations.
• Follow safety policies and maintain knowledge of government regulations.

Skills

Agronomy management

Sales ability

Customer service

Team leadership

Soil testing

Inventory control

Job description

MKC in Kansas is seeking an experienced agronomy operations lead to oversee the location in the absence of the agronomy operations manager. You will manage the agronomy operation, perform soil testing, supervise equipment, and support producers with agronomic recommendations and service delivery.

Responsibilities include training staff, writing service orders, invoicing deliveries, maintaining inventory of seeds/chemicals/fertilizer, and coordinating with field marketers to grow market share