Precision Agronomist (Champaign,IL - Monticello, IL- Mattoon, IL- Charleston, IL -Effingham,IL)

The Precision Agronomist (PA) reports to the Regional Agronomy Lead (RAL).

Customer Needs Assessment
* Work closely with farmers and agronomists to understand their operations, goals, and challenges.

* Conduct farm assessments and use data-driven insights to recommend precision agriculture solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

* Provide technical and agronomic advice to optimize input usage, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and water, based on collected data and precision farming techniques.

Crop Analysis
* Provide recommendations to customers and help them make informed business decisions by utilizing our proprietary software offerings.

* Develop grower crop plans, rotations, and product positioning by unlocking the potential of every acre.

* Serve as a sub-acre practitioner working alongside growers to showcase the value of product positioning.

* Deliver all portfolio prescriptions with fundamental rationale.

* Collect, analyze, and interpret data for year end reviews with customers.

Sales & Market Share Growth
* Prospecting via existing relationships and cold calling alongside the Regional Sales Lead (where applicable) or individually to generate and uncover opportunities for customer acquisition

* Identify and pursue new business opportunities by building relationships with farmers, agribusinesses, and industry stakeholders.

* Achieve sales targets by offering solutions that meet the specific needs of clients, focusing on improving farm productivity and profitability.

Team Leadership and Development
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomists and sales representatives, providing guidance on technical agronomy solutions and sales strategies.

* Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs, and develop professional growth plans for team members.

* Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

* Hire and maintain oversight in training summer interns

* People Management Systems used: Rippling, PerformYard, Lever ATS, Seismic.

Market Research and Product Knowledge
* Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in precision agriculture technologies, products, and industry trends.

* Continuously update product knowledge and understand competitors' offerings to position the company's products and services effectively.

* Provide feedback to product development teams based on customer needs and experiences in the field.

* Work with Research Team Leads to identify growers and fields for research projects in your area.

REQUIREMENTS:
Four-year bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or related field with 3 or more years of experience (preferred) or Associates degree with 5 or more years of related experience