Associate
Have you been called a self-starter? Are you willing to go the distance? Do you have sales, agronomic and/or business experience? If you have answered yes to these then you have an excellent opportunity to excel in our business. We are looking for agri-business professionals that would like to increase their client base through sales work directly with farmers. We are uniting crop consultation with modern business methodologies. Call or email us immediately. Our systems are ready for the right people!
Job summary: Sales and customer support for Advanced Ag Solutions’ Integrated Crop Management and Farm Risk Management services.
Job tasks and responsibilities regularly performed: Follow up with leads provided by Advanced Ag Solutions marketing campaigns. Identify specific needs then secure and retain new business. Communicate customer requests or needs with Regional Agronomist. This person must be attentive to detail, self-motivated and able to work without supervision. Associates are expected to have experience and/or training in crop scouting and soil sampling techniques, and a comfort with a wide range of GPS technology software and equipment. A background in agri-business sales, finance and strategy is also applicable.
Job Qualifications:
Education: In general, demonstrated sales and management excellence are essential. Certified Crop Advisors, Independent Crop Consultants, and prolific production agriculture experience are preferred.
Experience: This position requires an understanding of Integrated Crop Management principles and experience sufficient to execute the tasks required. Customer service experience a plus.
Special Training: This position requires an understanding of GPS software and hardware technology.
Compensation: Commission based salary.
Regional Agronomist
Do you have agronomy experience? Are you looking to take these skills to the next level, maybe manage an office? We’ll need Regional Agronomists to provide specialized services. Email us your resume today!
Job summary: This position is responsible for making sound agronomic judgments regarding treatment of the client’s cropping procedures.
Job tasks and responsibilities regularly performed: Manage Integrated Crop Management services for the assigned region. Meet and communicate services to prospective clients. Assist in the recruitment of Crop Scouts and Field Techs. Manage crop scouts who monitor growing crops and collect samples from fields. Compile, identify and record growth stage, weed, insect and disease infestations and other pertinent information. Communicate necessary treatments advisable to increase and preserve farmer’s profit in a timely manner.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Study in the academic fields of agronomy, weed science, and entomology are well accepted backgrounds for this position. In general, crop scout training, crop consulting experience and general cropping experience can provide a basis for this position.
Experience: This position requires an understanding of Integrated Crop Management principles and experience sufficient to execute the tasks required. Experience managing subordinates is also important.
Special Training: This position requires completion of approved crop scout training program. An understanding of GPS software and hardware technology must be proven.
Compensation: Salary based on experience ($30,000 - $45,000). Includes ample benefits and company vehicle.
Crop Scout
Are you looking for a summer internship that will provide real in-field experience? Will you be pursuing a Certified Crop Advisor status in the next few years? We have thousands of acres that need detail oriented scouts to monitor this summer. You’ll receive all necessary training, tools and support to become an efficient lead person during the next growing season. This is where the up-and-coming generation earn their stripes. Contact us today to learn about opportunities in your region.
Job tasks and responsibilities regularly performed:
Regularly inspect crop fields and record the condition of growing crops. Identify and record growth stage,
weed, insect and disease infestations and other pertinent information. Report findings to supervisor and
make general comments helpful to management decisions. This position requires a valid driver’s license,
experience and/or training in crop scouting and a comfort with a GPS technology, wireless PDA software
and field scouting equipment. The individual must be attentive to detail, self-motivated and able to work
without direct supervision. Crop scouts are asked to manage their own time and gather information in an
effective manner so as to help the client respond to threatening pests and capture positive opportunities.
Crop scouts attend Diagnostic Training and complete a summer project which is eligible for a bonus and
college credit. Besides gaining experience, the hourly pay, mileage reimbursements and flex schedules
are lucrative.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Study in the academic fields of agronomy, weed science, and entomology are well accepted
backgrounds for this position. In general, crop scout training, production agriculture experience and general
cropping experience can provide a basis for this position.
Experience: This position requires an understanding of Integrated Crop Management principles and
experience sufficient to execute the tasks required.
