Crop Advisor Trainee Wauchula

Simplot Company; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company’s Grower Solutions in Wauchula, FL is seeking a Customer-Focused Crop Advisor to support growers with crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, and technology solutions. You’ll work under Area Sales Manager guidance, delivering consultative agronomic services to optimize client profitability and sustainability.

The role emphasizes field-based customer engagement, strong communication, and teamwork with region managers to execute market strategies and ensure timely delivery and

Qualifications

• Required computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers.
• Must be self-driven, self-motivated, and customer service-oriented, while being an effective team player.
• CCA and PCA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and live the Simplot brand as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor; grow new business and manage a defined customer base to meet sales and gross margin targets.
• Identify product and service opportunities for customers; market to growers through calls, advisory services, and agronomic program monitoring.
• Collaborate with Crop Advisors to increase knowledge, sales, and customer relationships within the region.
• Interface with Region Manager and Market Manager to implement market strategies and report trends.
• Ensure delivery, application and billing are handled properly; communicate with operations to ensure strong performance.
• Maintain customer agronomic records and assist in establishing customer financial records in collaboration with the Area Financial Services Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Agronomy knowledge

Field work

Education

Bachelor in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This Simplot Grower Solutions role provides customer service to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology and other agronomic products and consultative services. The role is led under the general direction of the Area Sales Manager, who provides support and leadership to all Crop Advisors within specifically recognized agronomic geographies to achieve the Company’s financial goals and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and live the Simplot brand as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor. Grow new business and manage a customer base within a defined area to meet and exceed area sales and profitability goals and gross margin targets.
• Seek out product and service opportunities for current customers that enhance both Simplot and the customer’s bottom line. Market products to growers by initiating sales calls, providing advice and consultative services, and monitoring individualized agronomic programs in respect to use of crop protection, crop nutrition, seed, specialty, technology and other related areas. Emphasize and sell proprietary products where appropriate to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors, as directed by Region Managers and/or Market Managers, to increase knowledge, develop sales, marketing, manage customer relationships and increase profits in the Sales Area.
• Regularly interface with the Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies, report sales trends and competitor activities, as well as opportunities and challenges in the geography.
• Ensure adequate follow-through in regards to operational aspects of the business such as delivery, application and billing are handled appropriately. Regularly and reliably communicate with operations to ensure strong performance in delivery and service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic records, assist in establishing customer financial records and collaborate with the Area Financial Services Manager in the establishment of credit and resolution of credit matters.

Typical Education

• Required computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and working to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers.
• Must be self-driven, self-motivated, and customer service-oriented, while being an effective team player.
• CCA and PCA are preferred.

Required Certifications

Valid Driver's License is required.

Other Information

We're open to a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about agriculture, eager to learn, and excited about building a career supporting growers.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field
• A farming, ranching, or agricultural background
• Experience through internships, work experience, FFA, 4-H, family farming operations, or agricultural retail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A self-starter mentality and willingness to spend time in the field with customers

Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply, but recent graduates looking to start their agronomy career are strongly encouraged as well.

Location(s):SGS Warehouse - Wauchula FL

Country:United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.