Waukon Feed Ranch Inc - Agronomy Sales at Waukon Feed Ranch Inc

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for building strong relationships with area growers and providing them with agronomic solutions that maximize crop production and profitability. This role focuses on seed, crop protection, fertilizer, and precision ag products/services, while also providing excellent customer service and agronomic expertise tailored to our customers’ acres.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

•  Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Provide agronomic recommendations on seed, fertility, crop protection, and precision agriculture practices.
• Promote and sell agronomy products and services to achieve sales goals
• Conduct field scouting, soil sampling, and crop monitoring to support recommendations.
•  Collaborate with growers to create crop plans and input strategies for the season.
• Stay current on product knowledge, agronomic practices, and industry trends relevant to the region.
• Work with the agronomy team to ensure accurate ordering, delivery, and application of products.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and field data.
• Represent the company at grower meetings, field days, and community events.
• Assist with operational needs as available, approved by management.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.  

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Crop Science or related field or equivalent experience.  4-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Sales background
• Knowledge of agronomic information relating to Midwest crops such as corn, soybeans, alfalfa, etc. 
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building skills
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. 
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat & kneel
• Capable to do repeated actions
• Effectively communicate with team members 
• Ability to utilize Microsoft 365, precision ag technology, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned territory, will be required to get seasonal Class B CDL. 
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Work Environment 

• Schedule: Must work scheduled days and hours.  Must work full time, a minimum of 80 hours each pay period.
• Environment: indoors and outdoors. Nosie level is usually quiet to moderate. 
• Travel: Will travel to trainings, meetings, and producer sites. 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.