Agronomy Associate - Heritage FS - Herscher, IL

Agronomy Associate

DIVISION: Agronomy

REPORTS TO: Department Manager/Location Crop Specialist

STATUS: Non Exempt

SALARY: $50,000–$55,000

Training and learning all aspects of the agronomy department, including both sales and operational responsibilities.

• Training and learning all aspects of the agronomy department, including both sales and operational responsibilities
• Develop territory and competitive analysis to gain knowledge of the marketplace and the competition
• Responsible for meeting goals as established by supervisor
• Learn to create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with goal of increasing agronomy business
• Learn to utilize seed, precision farming technology, finance, and other marketing tools to grow market share
• Work with Crop Specialist on implementing, organizing and completing agronomy projects
• Learn how to develop target marketing plans and train on professional sales techniques, including FS Sales road map, cropping programs, emphasis of appropriate features and benefits, and contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects
• Assist with regular patron meetings on product and technical information to develop customer relationships and drive sales
• Learn to operate application equipment, drive tendering equipment, fill anhydrous ammonia tanks, mix crop protection products, etc.
• Work with precision farming and become familiar with department programs and procedures
• Provide customer service by scheduling product deliveries and application, soil testing, crop scouting and other programs
• Attend meetings and training sessions requested by company
• Learn and execute Heritage FS software programs such as Field Alytics, Agvance, SKY, Field View, myFS Solutions Center and MyFS Agronomy

Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of an Associates’ Degree in agriculture, marketing or business related discipline or equivalent; 1-2 years or more of business related work experience and/or training to demonstrate the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Daily independent travel within the trade area with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.
• Willingness to obtain a Drone license within first year of employment.
• Must be willing to obtain CDL license within first year of employment.
• Requires the ability to obtain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Commercial Applicator certifications to demonstrate agronomy expertise and experience.

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Lift 51-75 lbs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; supplemental plans such as accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection; generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays; a 401(k) plan with company matching; a fully funded pension; and an employee assistance program. Benefit eligibility may vary depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. We comply with applicable affirmative action responsibilities.

Employment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job‑related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.