Home-Based Agriculture Technology & Solutions Specialist

Univar Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an Agriculture Technology Specialist to develop and execute strategies that retain and grow sales in agricultural markets. You will bring technical knowledge and a consultative approach to build long-term partnerships with fertilizer and micronutrient formulators, crop protection manufacturers, and toll blenders.

The role involves supporting customers, suppliers, and internal teams, presenting technical proposals, and identifying new opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred.
• Prior agriculture formulation experience with adjuvant, crop protection, and fertilizer formulations.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or similar certification.
• Organic agriculture certification or related experience.
• Agriculture stewardship or farming experience.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA) experience.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Demonstrated understanding of local agricultural markets, trends, and products relevant to Ag customers.
• Knowledge of microbes from a soil health and crop protection perspective.
• Knowledge of agrochemicals and chemicals used in agriculture and their applications.
• Solve customer formulation inquiries and technical challenges.
• Recommend key products, particularly surfactants, to address customer adjuvant and crop protection formulation needs.
• Apply knowledge of agricultural formulations, including adjuvants, crop protection products, and micronutrients.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in solving product formulation issues and identify appropriate solutions from Univar’s line card of agrochemicals.
• Provide or coordinate technical support for specialty products to all sales levels and deliver appropriate training to internal teams.
• Represent Univar Solutions at all levels of the customer organization as needed and communicate the full value of Univar Solutions as a strategic partner.
• Coordinate impactful supplier meetings and joint sales calls with key target customers.
• Review opportunities and coordinate efforts with the local sales organization to win new business.
• Support business development efforts through the creation of effective technical proposals and product/service application solutions.
• Identify new service and product opportunities by monitoring industry trends, innovations, and emerging customer needs.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Consultative approach

Strong communication

Travel up to 40% of the time

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Agribusiness, or a related field

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or similar certification

Organic agriculture certification or related experience

Future Farmers of America (FFA) experience

Job description

Univar Solutions in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an Agriculture Technology Specialist to develop and execute strategies that retain and grow sales in agricultural markets. You will bring technical knowledge and a consultative approach to build long-term partnerships with fertilizer and micronutrient formulators, crop protection manufacturers, and toll blenders.

The role involves supporting customers, suppliers, and internal teams, presenting technical proposals, and identifying new opportunities