Grower Agronomy Advisor

Simplot Company; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Crop Advisor to provide customer service to growers through sales of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed and related agronomic products and services.

Under direction of the Market Manager, you will support agronomic geographies to achieve financial goals and operational objectives while promoting the Simplot brand and delivering strong delivery and service outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 1-3 years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Self-driven and team oriented.
• 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 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 agronomic programs.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors to increase knowledge, develop sales and profits.
• Regularly interface with Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies and report sales trends.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Teamwork

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Agriculture or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking a Crop Advisor to provide customer service to growers through sales of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed and related agronomic products and services.

Under direction of the Market Manager, you will support agronomic geographies to achieve financial goals and operational objectives while promoting the Simplot brand and delivering strong delivery and service outcomes.