Agronomist

Description

WHO WE ARE

H.M. Holloway was established in 1932. Since then, we have established ourselves throughout the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast as a leader in the agriculture industry. We are dedicated to helping our stakeholders grow with high-quality and cost-efficient products, services and solutions that preserve our environment and sustain our quality of life for generations to come. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Holloway, we offer more than a stable paycheck and competitive benefits. We offer a family-oriented culture focused on innovation, teamwork, safety and respect. We want to be the company where you build your career and retire from. 

THE ROLE

The Agronomist is responsible for agronomic recommendations to Holloway clients and sales support to the Holloway Ag Services sales team. The ideal candidate will build and maintain agronomy service contracts with current and new clients throughout Holloway’s service area along with research and validate new and innovative soil centric products and services to diversify Holloway’s offerings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Build and maintain customer relationships with emphasis on customer service
• Responsible for providing expert advice and strategic agronomic insights to customers
• Review lab analytics and provide recommendations accordingly
• Follow industry news and stay informed about new products and research
• Support commercial crop production through regular scouting and hands-on field work
• Assist with soil health management and amendment applications 
• Sample plant tissue and soil for fertility management 
• Ongoing familiarization with crop production methods and practices
• Assist in diversifying ag product and service offerings 
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field

Certified Crop Adviser in California

Desire to become educated in regenerative agriculture

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Experience with Salesforce is preferred 

Ability to work independently or as a team member 

Ability to travel daily and out of town as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to walk and work outdoors in warm and cold conditions. The employee may travel approximately 80% of their day. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be noisy at times.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Car Allowance

Position Location: Bakersfield, CA

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000