Master Agronomy Advisor - Employment,career opportunity in USA

Job Title:  Master Agronomy Advisor - (Modesto, California)
Location: - (Turlock, California, West United States, USA)
Company: Land O' Lakes
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A
Salary: Competitive



Location: US-California-Turlock
Job Number: 1322104
WinField, a Land OLakes company, offers top-performing seed and crop protection products with unmatched agricultural expertise and performance as core company values.

This position will cover a geography in the Modesto area of California. The Master Agronomy Advisor position is responsible for the identification, introduction, development and long-term success with key identified growers in their assigned geography. The role involves establishment of an ongoing relationship with identified growers through working directly with and providing growers with services focused on the seed/crop protection business. The role works directly in the Winfield National Sales organization.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Business related field with 3-5 years proven successful sales experience OR Associates Degree and 10 Years of Experience in seed and/or cpp sales. Sales experience in crop inputs. Strong agricultural industry knowledge. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Marketing experience enabling the recognition of seed sales growth opportunities driven by the interaction of seed genetics with the environment within which they are planted and the other crop inputs used on that field (crop protection and fertilizer). Ability to work independently. Proven ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees and management of all levels. Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Ability to create and present interesting, informative and educational product presentations.

Competencies:
Building Strategic Relationships, Business Acumen, Communications, Customer Focus, Delivers Results, Planning and Organizing, Superior Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills, and Self Leadership.

Other skills:
Able to lift 50 lb bags; able to climb on and off of farm machinery; able to walk and work in field plots; good written and verbal communication skills with all levels; presentation skills; concentration, memory and decision making all part of normal job. Daily travel, extended hours and overnight travel required (50% or more)

Environment: Farm machinery can be loud, fields are dusty and dirty, and weather conditions can vary from hot and humid to cold and wet.
Land OLakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land OLakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.



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