Precision Agronomist

The Precision Agronomist (PA) plays a key role in delivering expert agronomic advice and tailored solutions to farmers and agribusinesses utilizing the scientific technologies of Advanced Agrilytics. They combine their technical knowledge of precision farming tools with strong sales and relationship-building skills to help customers adopt technologies that optimize inputs, enhance yields, and increase farm profitability. This role involves a blend of sales, agronomic consulting, and customer relationship management. 

The Precision Agronomist (PA) reports to the Regional Agronomy Lead (RAL). 

• Work closely with farmers and agronomists to understand their operations, goals, and challenges. 

• Conduct farm assessments and use data-driven insights to recommend precision agriculture solutions tailored to each client’s needs. 

• Provide technical and agronomic advice to optimize input usage, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and water, based on collected data and precision farming techniques. 

• Provide recommendations to customers and help them make informed business decisions by utilizing our proprietary software offerings.  

• Develop grower crop plans, rotations, and product positioning by unlocking the potential of every acre. 

• Serve as a sub-acre practitioner working alongside growers to showcase the value of product positioning.  

• Deliver all portfolio prescriptions with fundamental rationale. 

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for year end reviews with customers. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomists and sales representatives, providing guidance on technical agronomy solutions and sales strategies. 

• Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs, and develop professional growth plans for team members. 

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

• Hire and maintain oversight in training summer interns  

• People Management Systems used: Rippling, PerformYard, Lever ATS, Seismic. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in precision agriculture technologies, products, and industry trends. 

• Continuously update product knowledge and understand competitors' offerings to position the company's products and services effectively. 

• Provide feedback to product development teams based on customer needs and experiences in the field. 

• Work with Research Team Leads to identify growers and fields for research projects in your area.