Simplot
Digital Sales Specialist (Precision Agriculture) Boise, ID
Simplot, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
Digital Sales Specialist (Precision Agriculture) Boise, ID
Location:
Boise, ID, US, 83702
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Digital Sales Specialist will work under the supervision of the Digital Sales Supervisor or Smartfarm Business Unit Manager to provide technical support to SGS Crop Advisors and other Simplot support staff, which is critical to the Company's efforts in capitalizing on the potential of Precision Agriculture (Digital Sales Enablement). Organize and analyze supportive crop production data to help the Company achieve financial and operational goals by supporting Crop Advisors in selling the correct crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology, and other agronomic products and consultative services to the grower.
This role requires the incumbent to either reside or relocate to the Treasure Valley Area.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy scouting, trapping, moisture monitoring, and sampling services.
Responsible for mapping including generating prescription maps; field maps; irrigation maps; yield analysis maps. Make recommendations for zone creation and geo-spatial analysis. Create boundaries and zones for growers.
Serve as a Precision Agriculture liaison to SGS Crop Advisors by managing and communicating irrigation and sensor data so products and services are utilized effectively.
Create and support variable rate applications for fertilizer and seed.
Assist SGS Crop Advisors with soil and tissue sampling, collection of EC/EM data, moisture monitoring, trapping, and crop scouting, as well as summarizing crop results.
Through job responsibilities, help customers yield desirable crop results with Precision Agriculture to maintain current customers and gain new customers with Simplot products and services.
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a 4 year college or university, preferred in agronomy or ag business. (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).
Relevant Experience
1+ years related experience and/or training
Required Certifications
Other Information
Must have agronomic experience.
Strong computer background and skills.
Excellent problem solving and time management skills to ensure Crop Advisors and other support staff have the foundation needed to provide solutions to the customer.
Ability to effectively build rapport, communicate with, and work cohesively with employees at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition ID
: 19875
Travel Required
: Less than 10%
Location(s)
: Remote - USA
Country:
United States
****The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. ****
Nearest Major Market:
Boise
Nearest Secondary Market:
Meridian
Location:
Boise, ID, US, 83702
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Digital Sales Specialist will work under the supervision of the Digital Sales Supervisor or Smartfarm Business Unit Manager to provide technical support to SGS Crop Advisors and other Simplot support staff, which is critical to the Company's efforts in capitalizing on the potential of Precision Agriculture (Digital Sales Enablement). Organize and analyze supportive crop production data to help the Company achieve financial and operational goals by supporting Crop Advisors in selling the correct crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology, and other agronomic products and consultative services to the grower.
This role requires the incumbent to either reside or relocate to the Treasure Valley Area.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy scouting, trapping, moisture monitoring, and sampling services.
Responsible for mapping including generating prescription maps; field maps; irrigation maps; yield analysis maps. Make recommendations for zone creation and geo-spatial analysis. Create boundaries and zones for growers.
Serve as a Precision Agriculture liaison to SGS Crop Advisors by managing and communicating irrigation and sensor data so products and services are utilized effectively.
Create and support variable rate applications for fertilizer and seed.
Assist SGS Crop Advisors with soil and tissue sampling, collection of EC/EM data, moisture monitoring, trapping, and crop scouting, as well as summarizing crop results.
Through job responsibilities, help customers yield desirable crop results with Precision Agriculture to maintain current customers and gain new customers with Simplot products and services.
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a 4 year college or university, preferred in agronomy or ag business. (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).
Relevant Experience
1+ years related experience and/or training
Required Certifications
Other Information
Must have agronomic experience.
Strong computer background and skills.
Excellent problem solving and time management skills to ensure Crop Advisors and other support staff have the foundation needed to provide solutions to the customer.
Ability to effectively build rapport, communicate with, and work cohesively with employees at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition ID
: 19875
Travel Required
: Less than 10%
Location(s)
: Remote - USA
Country:
United States
****The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. ****
Nearest Major Market:
Boise
Nearest Secondary Market:
Meridian