The Agronomy Sales Specialist will work with farmers to promote the cooperative programs related to marketing of product and services, and application in a way that will optimize cooperative market share and improve efficiency. The Agronomy Sales Specialist is responsible for proper recommendations and placement of chemicals and fertilizers, and the operations of their assigned computers and equipment Seed sales will also be an integral part of the position. The Agronomy Sales Specialist is also responsible for maintaining and building customer relationships within their assigned territory that grows the agronomy sales volume. The position will include field scouting, working with management to coordinate spread, spray and lime scheduling at the location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Basic knowledge of all chemicals and their abilities of control.

· Responsible for fertilizer and chemical sales during the season including making accurate price and quantity quotes with correct terms.

· Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of customer relationships within an assigned territory.

· Available to assist other departments in their peak seasons.

· Responsible to do recommendations and computer work for fertilizer/chemical and seed.

· Make regular sales calls on customer promoting the products that the company sells.

· Work with management team to grow the business including seed.

· Acquire the proper licenses to perform the jobs necessary at the location.

· Perform other duties that may be directed by the supervisor.

· Compile lists of current and prospective customers for use as sales leads.

· Must know, understand and comply with all safety and government regulations.

Customer Service

Customers are the key to our success. All customers should always be greeted with a friendly attitude and as quickly as possible by every employee. Phone calls should be answered promptly and courteously. Employees should make every effort to fill a customer’s needs while remembering that we must remain a profitable company. Product should never leave the premises without proper billing and loading procedures as set by management. Employees are responsible to supply correct products, accurate mixes, deliveries, etc. to each customer.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in an agriculture program and/or position.

Knowledge of agronomic practices and applications relative to seed, fertilizer, soils, and ag-chemicals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Qualifications

Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record. This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee must meet the qualifications set forth in COFC’s motor vehicle safety policy. No DUI's or OVI's over the past five years. Failure to meet these qualifications could result in removal from this position.