Sales Agronomist

Atwood Farm Supplies is a progressive ag-retailer serving farmers in Mid-Western Ontario from our location near Donegal (Just outside Listowel). We supply Crop Inputs—including – Fertilizer, Crop Protection, Seed and related Agronomy and Custom Application Services to our customers. We are looking to add a Sales Agronomist to our team.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time manager with ability to work independently towards goals
• Well organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
• CCA designation or willingness to obtain
• Positive, team first attitude, driven to excel in fast paced environment
• Keen interest in Agronomy, with ability to apply technology to help customers succeed

• Work with customers to help position agronomic tools such as, fertilizer, seed, crop protection products and services to maximize customers crop performance.
• Consult with customers to develop crop plans and agronomic actions to improve crop production.
• In season crop evaluation and recommendations based on routine crop scouting, soil and tissue sampling, pest traps and other agronomy tools.
• Increase agricultural knowledge through participation in industry events and self-learning. Obtain and maintain Certified Crop Advisor status.
• Promote Atwood Farm Supplies and the products, services and programs we deliver.
• Support customers stewardship efforts such as 4
  
  Rs, pest assessments, and record keeping. Develop diagnostic skills to clearly identify, crop stages, populations, weeds, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
• Assist in plot trials, including planting, scouting, signage and harvest.
• Work extended hours providing effective customer service and operational support during busy planting season.

We offer competitive wages, overtime, performance bonuses, benefits and pension opportunities.