Agronomy and Data Specialist

A hybrid role where agronomy, precision mapping, and the numbers behind them come together. This position builds the plans that guide our growers’ entire season and keeps the systems that run our business accurate, so our sales team can focus on serving growers face to face. Tri-County Ag LLC is a one-location, full-service ag retailer handling seed, name-brand and post-patent chemistry, dry fertilizer, liquid nitrogen, and anhydrous ammonia, with a full custom application fleet.

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Build full-season crop plans for growers that deliver the best agronomic and economic return.
• Write dry fertilizer recommendations for customers based on their soil fertility and budget.

• Manage mapping accuracy and fertility maps using spatial management software, including John Deere Operations Center, EFC Field Alytics, and Ag Leader SMS.
• Keep field boundaries, soil data, and application maps clean and current.

• Manage all chemical ordering throughout the year.
• Track pricing and manufacturer rebates so every dollar owed to the company is accounted for.
• Support chemical bookings and grower prepays during peak season, December 1 through January 15.

• Oversee inventory and billing accuracy to close out each month.
• Support the office team with billing and data tasks.

• Use Excel and AI tools to build and improve how the team functions day to day and increase efficiency.
• Bring new ideas to streamline processes and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of customer and business information.
• Support the location manager with seasonal planning and special projects.

• Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes Tri-County Ag through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operations of the work environment.

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

• Associate’s (2-year) or bachelor’s (4-year) degree in agriculture, agronomy, ag business, ag systems, accounting, or business.
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new software.
• Self-starter who takes a task and runs with it and looks for ways to add value beyond the assignment.
• Honest, hardworking, positive, and customer-focused.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.

• Experience with spatial management software (John Deere Operations Center, EFC Field Alytics, Ag Leader SMS, or similar).
• Experience with ag software or agronomy recommendations.
• Interest in using AI tools to build trackers, spreadsheets, and better processes.

Limited experience is welcome; the right candidate who fits our work ethic and culture will receive dedicated one-on-one training on our software, systems, and procedures. This role is built to grow: the employee will start with agronomy planning, mapping, and data accuracy, and over time take on more of the financial and analytical side of the business, including cost tracking, programs, and pricing strategy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…