Regional Agronomist
Locations: East Central and West Central Indiana
Primary responsibility of the Regional Agronomist is to provide excellent customer service to integrated crop management (crop scouting, soil sampling, etc.) clients as well as grow his/her territory through lead generation. The RA is also responsible for managing/recruiting crop scouts and field techs. RA will work with AAS Associates and vendors to develop research plots and report findings.
Qualities and background:
Qualified agronomic knowledge and education (Bachelors of Science, 5+ years experience)
CCA and TSP certification preferred
Microsoft Office, Easisuite, Farmworks, GPS, and PDAs are second nature
CRM experience
Honest, trustworthy and passionate
Future driven and goal oriented
Organized and able to manage time efficiently
Able to follow company processes and procedures
Effective communication and writing skills
Able to manage and be managed
Able to make decisions that fit with the AAS vision and mission
Thirst for knowledge!
Able to drive large trucks with trailers
Environment:
Home office
80% travel in territory
60% in the fields
Compensation:
Salary plus bonus potential
Company vehicle
PDA w/ data package, internet reimbursement, laptop & printer
Investment account reimbursement
Health insurance reimbursement
Email Careers@AdvancedAgSolutions.com if you are interested in this position and meet these criteria. A more detailed job description is available.
Field Tech
Are you looking for real in-field experience? Do you need a flexible schedule? Contact us today to learn about opportunities in your region.
Job tasks and responsibilities regularly performed:
Regularly collect soil samples from clients fields. Use GPS technology to successfully track and monitor field sample locations. Effectively collect, label and ship samples to labs for analysis. Report findings to supervisor and
make general comments helpful to management decisions. This position requires a valid drivers 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. Field Techs are asked to manage their own time and gather information in an
effective manner. This position offers in-field experience, hourly pay, mileage reimbursements and a flexible schedule.
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.
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 during the summer. Youll 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 drivers 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.
