CROP ADVISOR

Description

The purpose of this job is to represent Pratum Co-op Agronomy to growers as a resource for them to have more efficient and healthy methods of growing crops, fulfilling Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.

The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Advise on and offer Pratum’s product line of chemicals and fertilizers to current and prospective grower-customers for fertility management; disease, weed and pest control, especially focusing on innovative solutions
• Advise on irrigation utilization, post-harvest and storage management; spring and fall soil bed management
• Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development
• Take soil and tissue samples and send them to labs for analysis on customer fields as needed
• Use, and assist with, technology for GPS grid mapping, application and scouting (precision ag)
• Maintain database records as needed to track and ensure proper advice on application of products to customer fields
• Complete reports as required and requested
• Work with the Ag Sales Manager and/or sales team to contribute to Pratum’s strategic sales goals, attending sales meetings/training as requested

Expectations

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
• Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
• Integrity: always doing the right thing
• Safety: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
• Professionalism: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
• Results Oriented: delivering on your promises
• Teamwork: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
• Stewardship: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
• Customer Service: exceeding expectations of those we serve
• Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
• Maintain essential certifications/licenses, obtain continuing education as required and staying up to date with crop technology as much as possible
• Ethical and environmentally responsible advice for customers

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-science or related degree
• 3+ years of experience

Preferred Skills

• Efficient and effective customer management, meeting multiple customer needs (including patience and respect with difficult or negative customer circumstances)
• Efficient, effective and confident communication with customers
• Ability to work well with others