Precision Ag Specialist

Job Overview

Primary Objective: To increase volume sales of Precision Ag technology services and provide service and technical support to IAS customers, salespeople, and internal operations.  To coach and support agronomy sales advisors and customers on how to utilize tools to enhance IAS’s footprint in Precision Agriculture.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Key responsibility—precision ag technology programs and services
• Promote and support the sale of all IAS products and programs
• Acquiring and maintaining proficiency in all precision technology-based software and applications used, with the intent to correctly process data for internal and grower usage
• Responsible for precision related technical training and support of Agronomy Advisors, interns, and other applicable personnel
• Regular communication with sales team
• Ability to successfully work with an existing client base and help grow business
• Conduct grower education meetings and provide grower support
• Track contacts made, customers, and competitor activity utilizing Outlook Calendar
• Actively assist in the development of individual growth and development plans and participate in agreed upon training
• Maintain required licenses necessary to perform job requirements
• Be certified in utilizing IAS owned drones

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of an associate degree or above in Precision Agronomy, Agronomy, or another related field OR 5 years of prior precision agronomy experience
• Possess sufficient knowledge of crop production science to advise producers on precision ag plans, products, and services to secure efficient production, higher yield, and improved quality
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Preference to experience with any GIS Programs or Precision Ag programs such as EFC FieldAlytics, SOILMAP, AgLeader SMS, My John Deere - Operations Center, Agvance, AgVend, etc.  
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively and work on multiple tasks concurrently. Must meet seasonal pace requirements
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks