Agronomy Account Specialist

Job Description:Job Description Position: Agronomy Account Specialist Location: Rose Valley, Saskatchewan - NW 16-8-13-W2 Term: Permanent & Full-time (Minimum of 30 hours per week) The Agronomy Account Specialist Position The Agronomy Account Specialist position is a key customer account manager. In this position you will be part of the ProSoils’ customer service and agronomy teams whose goals are to create solutions and opportunities for customers and prospects. You will work with customers and prospects out of the ProSoils’ Rose Valley location and by getting out of the office to see our customers at their farms. The Agronomy Account Specialist is tasked with developing specific solutions for our customers’ farm businesses to help them be more productive and profitable. Specific roles and responsibilities include:Build and grow the agronomy and business relationships with existing customers.Develop and deliver agronomic and sales presentations, and proposals.Provide agronomic services and solutions to customers.Provide agronomic advice and technical agronomist support to location staff.Mentor location staff on agronomic practices, and products.Attend and participate in customer information meetings.Develop and maintain technical product and service knowledge to demonstrate features and benefits of products and services to customers.Help customers identify canola seed varieties best suited to the customers’ needs and goals.Interpret soil and tissue tests as required and be able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management for customers.Scout fields while recording weed, insect, and disease observations.Ensures pesticide applications are done at the proper rate and stage.Design, implement, and monitor field trials.Identify, procure, and manage grower demonstration trials.Prepare and administer business contracts and maintain customer records.Stay in regular communication with customers to ensure effective delivery of products and services.Troubleshoot and respond to technical inquiries. Collaborate with other agronomists to identify solutions to agronomic and technical inquiries and recommend solutions.Become a valuable and helpful resource for the customer and create a friendly and positive reputation in the industry. Skills RequiredA post-secondary degree in agriculture or a related field is required.A minimum of 2 years agronomy and business skills are preferred.A current PAg, AAg, or ATechAg or the ability to become eligible for the designation with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists is preferred.Customer service experience preferred.Strong oral and written communication skills.Excellent time management skills.The ability to use Microsoft Office applications.The ability to speak publicly and deliver agronomic, product, and service presentations to customers.A Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License or ability to qualify for one prior to the position starting. Language RequirementsThe ability to speak, write and communicate fluently in English. Compensation and Benefits A hourly wage of $38.75 per hour, pension, benefits, office, and professional equipment required to do your job will be provided to you. Access to on-going professional development is encouraged and supported at ProSoils. For further information, please contact: Patty Smith President – Catalyst AgVentures patty@catalystagventures.com Company Description About ProSoilsProSoils is a family-owned independent ag retailer of crop input products and services in central and north-eastern Saskatchewan. Our ag retail operations were founded in 2013, however, our deep passion and connection to agriculture grew from the origins of our multi-generational family farming operation. Our business philosophy is to provide great products and exceptional service to our customers by building a business relationship that is centred around the needs of our customers’ farms and their business goals. Our first-hand connection to farming, keeps us keenly aware of the realities and opportunities of crop production in western Canada. Our team is passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic about agriculture.Company Description:About ProSoils\\r\\nProSoils is a family-owned independent ag retailer of crop input products and services in central and north-eastern Saskatchewan. Our ag retail operations were founded in 2013, however, our deep passion and connection to agriculture grew from the origins of our multi-generational family farming operation. Our business philosophy is to provide great products and exceptional service to our customers by building a business relationship that is centred around the needs of our customers’ farms and their business goals. Our first-hand connection to farming, keeps us keenly aware of the realities and opportunities of crop production in western Canada. Our team is passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic about agriculture.

Job ID: 23120078
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ProSoils Inc.