Sales Agronomist – Kentucky
Louisville, KY

Positions:         Sales Agronomist  

Location:         Kentucky (or surrounding states)

International company with focus on providing nutrition into the soil / at the root, is recruiting an Agronomist to cover Kentucky and surrounding states.

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

•      3-5 years in plant health or nutrition

•      Agronomist with customer references in the Region

•      Strong understanding of regional crops

•      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

•      Attention to detail and well organized