The position of Agronomy Manager is of great significance to Valley Agronomics. A person in this position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the facility while also developing and supporting relationships with the location’s customer base. The Agronomy Manager is responsible for technical and safety training, equipment maintenance, completion of all services, gross margins, and reporting progress to the Agronomy Area Manager. A person in this position is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial agronomy accounts and maintaining them at a high level of operation. The Agronomy Manager will ensure all team members are promoting operations in a manner that will optimize safety, efficiency, customer service, mission, and goals of the company. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Job Summary:
These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.

• Manage a full-service Agronomy operation, including dry and liquid fertilizer, seed, seed treatment, crop protection products and custom application.
• Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize effects of competitive activity.
• Overseeing facility compliance with OSHA and cooperative safety program and ensuring a safe working environment demonstrated through leadership.
• Negotiate contract terms & conditions for all product and major services.
• Assist in communicating goals and results to employees, staff the location and delegate the workload, support employee growth, and uphold cooperative policies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry and strategic community partners.
• Evaluate and recommend distribution channel development programs.
• Monitor competitive products and marketing activities.
• Communicate information regarding products and services with customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Ag Business or other Ag related degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of agronomy operations experience with the understanding of seed and crop production practices preferred.
• Must be a Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Professional Agronomist or have the ability to become certified.
• Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors and the general public.
• Must have demonstrated ability to supervise other employees, understanding of the fundamentals of supervision.
• Should have experience with developing agronomy plans.
• Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.
• Must maintain and deliver appropriate and expected levels of customer service.
• Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance.
• Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person