Positions: Sales Agronomist
Location: California – Central Valley (could be anywhere from Stockton to Lompoc)
International company with focus on providing nutrition into the soil / at the root, is recruiting a Sales Agronomist. (Familiar with citrus and blueberry crops a plus)
The company has a science-based plant and soil service offering. These services provide a valuable synergy between crop performance and technology to farmers. The solution includes a cloud-based data platform that supports informed decision making.
This role’s main purpose is to identify the needs of clients and recommend potential solutions utilizing the company’s technology, services and/or products. They will support and promote their clients business and growth
Responsibilities
- Advise client on plant nutrition to optimize yield
- Provide technical recommendations to customers based on various analyses
- Identify and implement business opportunities to grow company’s market share
- Build and maintain relationships with customers through regular on-site visits
- Market and sell products and services
- Secure repeat business
- Establish and position yourself as a strategic and trusted partner
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and industry stakeholders.
- Gaining extensive knowledge relating to the use and application of the company’s products within a specific geographic location and crop types
- Participating in industry associations, trade shows, and conferences
- Conducting research and development to facilitate continuous product improvement
- Performing field trials
- Compile sales budgets and meeting those budgets
- Maintaining financial and administrative records
Experience / Background
- BS or AS Agronomy or Related degree
- Agronomist with customer references in the Central Valley
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or Pest Control Advisor (PCA)
- 3-5 years in plant health or nutrition
- Experience with precision agriculture, soil science, plant nutrition
- Passionate about Agriculture
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as on your own
- Ability to market and sell products and services
