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Farmers Edge provides advanced agronomic solutions for today's progressive farmer. Specializing in precision agriculture, Farmers Edge provides variable rate fertility, fungicide, seeding, desiccation and manure management.? Our services include technical support for variable rate technology, telematics, GIS imagery solutions, database management, field scouting, soil testing as well as general agronomic services.

Farmers Edge is currently looking to fill the position of:

Precision Agronomist

Location: Calgary, Alberta and surrounding area

Start Date: as soon as possible

Permanent / Full-time

Job Description

Agronomists are the main point of contact between Farmers Edge and the customer. Agronomists sell services to customers, grow the business, serve existing customers and provide sound (instead of ?general?) agronomic advice to producers (instead of ?customers?)

?Core Duties

• Focus on business development by making sales calls to potential customers, collaborating with centers of influence, and building relationships with current customers to expand services
• Attend trade shows and set up farm meetings to present services and sign up customers
• Co-ordinate the activities of soil samplers, field scouts, and tech support specialists,
• Manage learning and growth activities including attending seminars and conferences
• Proficiency in Precision Ag data management and zone mapping software
• Interpretation of laboratory reports and development of fertility management recommendations
• Maintain Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and/or P.Ag accreditation

Job Requirements

• Proven track record in agricultural sales will be considered an asset
• Ability to read, write and speak publically in English
• Valid driver?s license for province of residence
• Familiarity with farm equipment with a focus on variable rate technology
• Knowledge of Western Canadian crop production practices including soil fertility
• Strong aptitude with computer and software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of sales and service principles

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree from a recognized agricultural college or degree in agriculture or related field with emphasis on soil science, plant science and crop production
• Minimum of two years directly related work experience

Personal Development and Performance Management

• Annual scheduled performance evaluations with manager
• Evaluations based on achievement of pre-determined goals
• Use of a modification of the balanced scorecard from the HarvardBusinessSchool

Compensation
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Farmers Edge offers a very competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive Salary & Bonus structure
• Company Vehicle
• Benefits package
• Group RRSP

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Source: http://www.agcallhr.com/JobAd.aspx?GzkrKklV7eTPEpkxm6RZWQ==

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