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Agronomic Coach

Location:Area surrounding, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:6th Feb 2008
Closing Date:15th Mar 2008
Posted By:Grasslands Recruitment Specialists
Details:
Agronomic Coach

AGRONOMIC COACH

Love agriculture but hate the ‘pricing’ hassles? Get back to the basics of agronomy.

Grasslands Group is currently recruiting an Agronomic (Agri) Coach for its client, one of the largest independent agricultural retailers in Saskatchewan. This position is based in Central Saskatchewan.

To provide their customers with current technical knowledge, our client needs an Agri-Coach to join their team. This independent agronomic entrepreneur must have an interest in providing customers with progressive agricultural advice that is both economical and environmentally sustainable. This is a technical knowledge-based career opportunity to consult on a producers’ growing cycle from start-to-finish! You will be offering per acre consulting, not selling crop inputs!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As an independent consultant, the Agronomic Coach will work with clients to:
· Help them learn more about their operations and work together to develop a plan to achieve goals
· Use a variety of business and technical tools to assist them to allocate their resources more efficiently.

To prepare you for this opportunity, you will be provided with support like:
o Ongoing training on technical agronomy skills, business management, marketing, sales
o Details on how to launch your new business – signing clients
o Online information and software
o Agronomic cross-referencing on recommendations
o Access to a network of other consultants
o Access to a network of contacts with proprietary research results and technical communications
o Pricing, Invoicing, and Administrative services
o Insurance, Legal, and professional Business and Accounting support
o Access to specialized agronomy tools and proprietary programs
o Opportunities to generate additional income by participating more directly in the support programs

EDUCATION AND / OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
· Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, or
· Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or individuals with related agribusiness diplomas with ability to accurately identify weeds, disease, and nutrient deficiencies
· Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
· Extensive practical knowledge of the spectrum of pesticides, herbicides, and micronutrients available
· Mastery of all application and precision farming equipment
· Ability to use a GPS to make placement of nutrients an exacting science.
· Influence, sell, and market the best selection of products and services while accurately anticipating, assessing, and understanding customer needs
· Excellent aptitude in public relations, relationship building, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, computer, and time management skills.
· Self-motivation, enthusiasm with a positive attitude, a good head for business, and have a strong desire to achieve

COMPENSATION
This position consists of a competitive base salary plus commission, vehicle allowance, and a full benefits/pension package. Our client will provide all necessary equipment to effectively manage your territory and best serve the needs of your client(s) including an ATV, GPS, and laptop.

OTHER
Our client seeks an individual with a minimum of three years sales and marketing experience with crop input reseller. A background in agriculture, experience on-farm, or rural setting would be definite assets.

I look forward to seeing your application. While we appreciate all interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Full job profile, compensation, client and community information will be provided to short-listed candidates

 
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