Ag Partners Cooperative , Inc.
Agronomy Account Manager
Ag Partners Cooperative , Inc., Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
SUMMARY
The Agronomy Account Manager will be responsible for promoting & supporting Ag Partners Cooperative sales and service of seed, crop nutrients, crop protection products and technology to improve the producer's production efficiency and profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Includes the following and other duties may be assigned.)
Responsible for:Spending 85% of allotted work time in customer facing activities to determine their needs and promote Ag Partners products and services.Providing a high level of customer service.Collaborating with the Regional Sales Director or VP Agronomy to identify market trends and develop localized programs to grow overall agronomy business.Operating the seed treater.Utilizing technology to differentiate Ag Partners and yourself from competition.Being the primary contact for agronomy customers in specified trade area.Promoting and adhering to the company Core Values of honesty, integrity & teamwork.Adherence to safety policies.Promptly and regularly report to work and work overtime hours as needed.Present a clean and professional appearance.Adherence to cooperative credit policy.Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, demands and environments described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to a 4-year college degree in Agronomy or a minimum of 5 years in Ag Retail Sales. This position requires excellent computer operation skills. Must be willing to seek out and attend additional continuing education, seminars, classes or other job-related education requirements or opportunities. Should have knowledge of accounting software; database software; internet software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Commercial Driver's License Class A with Haz-Mat and Tanker Endorsements and/or the ability to obtain and maintain.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions, and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation, and labeling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, taste or smell; stand; walk; sit and climb; or balance. The employee is required to regularly stand or sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally need to climb ladders (may range from 5' to 30'). This may include structural ladders as well as climbing into large vehicles and/or tractors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in this work environments is usually loud (although not believed to exceed the eight-hour threshold for working in or around loud equipment). The employee must understand and implement all related safety policies, procedures and programs for prevention and protection while performing job duties in various work environments.
The Agronomy Account Manager will be responsible for promoting & supporting Ag Partners Cooperative sales and service of seed, crop nutrients, crop protection products and technology to improve the producer's production efficiency and profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Includes the following and other duties may be assigned.)
Responsible for:Spending 85% of allotted work time in customer facing activities to determine their needs and promote Ag Partners products and services.Providing a high level of customer service.Collaborating with the Regional Sales Director or VP Agronomy to identify market trends and develop localized programs to grow overall agronomy business.Operating the seed treater.Utilizing technology to differentiate Ag Partners and yourself from competition.Being the primary contact for agronomy customers in specified trade area.Promoting and adhering to the company Core Values of honesty, integrity & teamwork.Adherence to safety policies.Promptly and regularly report to work and work overtime hours as needed.Present a clean and professional appearance.Adherence to cooperative credit policy.Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications, demands and environments described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to a 4-year college degree in Agronomy or a minimum of 5 years in Ag Retail Sales. This position requires excellent computer operation skills. Must be willing to seek out and attend additional continuing education, seminars, classes or other job-related education requirements or opportunities. Should have knowledge of accounting software; database software; internet software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Commercial Driver's License Class A with Haz-Mat and Tanker Endorsements and/or the ability to obtain and maintain.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions, and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation, and labeling.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, taste or smell; stand; walk; sit and climb; or balance. The employee is required to regularly stand or sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 65 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally need to climb ladders (may range from 5' to 30'). This may include structural ladders as well as climbing into large vehicles and/or tractors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in this work environments is usually loud (although not believed to exceed the eight-hour threshold for working in or around loud equipment). The employee must understand and implement all related safety policies, procedures and programs for prevention and protection while performing job duties in various work environments.