Careers at First Farmers Co-op

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• Agronomy Sales Specialist – Henderson

  Job Functions and Responsiblities:

  • • Maintain and increase agronomy sales business for First Farmers Coop (FFC) in the Henderson trade area

    • Perform sales activities relative to fertilizer, seed and crop protection products

    • Responsible for assisting in sales of dry, liquid, lime and crop-protection products

    • Communicate and initiate FFC crop programs

    • Assist in producing agronomy newsletters and presentations

    • Demonstrate subject matter expertise of crop-input products and services to assist in developing quality

    customer agronomic solutions

    • Work closely with customers and growers to recommend the proper crop nutrition, crop protection and

    seed program to fit individual grower needs

    • Routinely oversee soil testing and maintain field reports

    • Scout fields for pests and other environmental factors that impact crop performance

    • Facilitate sales calls in a professional and courteous manner

    • Ability to work extended hours in-season

• Qualifications:

  • • Associates, Technology, or B.S. degree in appropriate field of study, preferably agronomy

    • Three to five years of agronomy/seed experience

    • Extensive knowledge of agronomic best practices and chemical application

    • Ability to operate application equipment and vehicles according to state safety laws and regulations

    • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Certification or willingness to obtain certification

    • Subject to extreme working conditions while scouting fields for pests and other environmental factors

    that impact crop performance

We're always growing, so be sure to stop by later for the latest job openings and opportunities to join our team.