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Are you a self-starter who would like to shape the intersection of agriculture and technology? Would you like to grow a business and celebrate its success? Do you enjoy being directly engaged with the farmer in their operation? Advanced Agrilytics is seeking a Precision Agronomist (PA) to join our Ohio/Michigan Grower Direct team! 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. Advanced Agrilytics is an agronomy services company focused on unlocking the potential of every acre through direct-to-farm agronomic guidance, unbiased spatial research and sub-acre environment understanding, delivering on the promise of precision agriculture. Targeted hiring locations: Northwestern Ohio & South Central Michigan How you will help us grow: Customer Needs Assessment:• 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 Crop Analysis:• 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 yearend reviews with customers Sales & Market Share Growth:• Prospecting via existing relationships and cold calling alongside the Regional Sales Lead (where applicable) or individually to generate and uncover opportunities for customer acquisition • Identify and pursue new business opportunities by building relationships with farmers, agribusinesses, and industry stakeholders• Achieve sales targets by offering solutions that meet the specific needs of clients, focusing on improving farm productivity and profitability Team Leadership & Development:• 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 Market Research & Product Knowledge:• 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 Experience you bring: • Four-year bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or related field with three (3) or more years of experience (preferred) OR associate's degree with five (5) or more years of related experience • Must be willing maintain or obtain a Certified Crop Advisor certification within one (1) year of employment • Demonstrates passion for exceeding customer needs and the ability to influence and close the sale • Knowledge of Precision Agriculture preferred • Comfortable challenging customers and playing the role of a change agent to efficiently improve customer operations • Strong listening skills to appreciate unique customer needs and align them into compelling value propositions • Must reside in the U.S., and live in the applicable regional territory What our culture brings: •Competitive compensation •Performance based bonus program •Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance •401(k) Plan with company match •Flexible Time Off •Vehicle reimbursement program •Collaborative, autonomous work culture where each person makes a difference! Advanced Agrilytics Community: Our Values: Continuous Learning Uncovering the truth | Innovative | Knowledgeable Get the right stuff done, the right way Self-Starter | Passionate | Organized Focused on the Greater Good, our customers and each other Humble | Team Player | Servant's Heart | Collaborative We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionDescription: Reports to: GTS Area Manager LATAM Overview: The Senior Agronomist's job is to assist growers and marketers to improve the performance of our company's proprietary varieties on their farms and maximize the profitability of these varieties while also performing applied research of our commercial and new varieties. This position's main focus will be table grapes; however, over time, will also offer some support related to mangos and avocados. Responsibilities and Duties: · Perform regular visits to designated commercial farms where our company's proprietary varieties are grown under license, evaluate the varieties' performance, estimate yield, monitor fruit quality, identify technical challenges, provide growers with technical support, and follow up on its implementation and progress. Also, be able to generate technical reports, for both growers (after visits) and internal (after trips or summarizing the season). · Conduct and execute field trials aimed at creating new knowledge needed to overcome technical challenges that limit yield and/or fruit quality of our company's proprietary varieties. This includes trial design, data collection, data analysis and final report. · Optimize Sun World's success by assisting with new pipeline variety evaluation and test block trial managements, developing guidelines for best cultural practices for these varieties. · Develop and implement various channels of communications with our company's licensees in the region, such as Chat groups, webinars, broadcasting, newsletters, and field days and use these channels to deliver valuable technical information at relevant times during the season. · Maintain consistent and productive relationships with entities and professionals who may contribute to our company's success, such as government and private researchers, extension service, farm advisors, growers' associations & committees, etc. · Optimize data intelligence and support building of a technology system, through constant search, and evaluation of technologies that may be beneficial to our company and/or to our licensees. · Support Licensing Manager with information needed for best business management. · Actively participate in GTS (Global Technical Services) teamwork, events, duties and participation, contributing to team success. · National travel: Regular visits to all table grape areas in Peru (Piura, Olmos, Chiclayo, Pisco, Arequipa), and also Ecuador (Zapotillo & Santa Elena). Person can expect to spend 4 days per week doing farm visits, and 1 day working from home to complete reports and other administrative work. · International travel: Possibly 2 trips per year (15-20 days max total) in 2 regions with active Sun World plantings. Further trips might be decided according to needs of training, meetings and relevant company needs. Requirements: · A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, such as technical/applied researcher, agronomist, or a farm advisor. · Deep knowledge of the Vitis world, anatomy of the grapevine, plant nutrition, soil characteristics, rootstocks, irrigation systems and other agronomic subjects. · Bachelor's degree required, with a Master's degree preferred (in the field of Agronomy). Specialization in viticulture is preferred. · Fluency in both English and Spanish. · High flexibility and mobility, readiness to travel, willingness to work during non-standard hours and on weekends/holidays if necessary. · A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. · An understanding of procedures, responsibilities, and systems. · Exceptional time management skills and organizational ability, with the skill to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Ability to identify and suggest improvements. · Organized, good at documenting and retrieving data, files, and reports. · Curious, investigational in his/her DNA, always willing to try and learn something new. · High level problem solving skills, a keen eye for detail. · High level of confidentiality and ability to not disclose farm and company information. Of note: Person must live in, or within close proximity to, Ica Peru. Work schedule: 100% remote.

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you.” Role Overview: A Turf and Ornamental Sales Agronomist is responsible for developing and maintaining accounts and attracting new customers within the LCO (Lawn Care Operations), VM (Vegetation Management), NGH (Nursery-Greenhouse), Golf, and Forestry markets. This position will assist customers with the proper product selection and use of products based on specific agronomic needs. The Turf and Ornamental Sales Agronomist will maintain and develop profitable customer relationships while becoming the market leader within the defined sales geography. A Sample of What You'll Do in This Role: Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and develop plans and actions for sales territory growth Communicate with branch management the initiatives, objectives, strategies, and action plans Serve as the point person to manage the support resources of the territory including value-added nutrition, branded products, seed, purchasing, and technology while overseeing the implementation and success of the plans and objectives in conjunction with branch personnel Responsible for sales territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis Follow credit policies and manage risk for the company Develop annual business plans that optimize growth and profitability for the territory Establish and meet sales goals Network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities Become primary contact between customers and Wilbur-Ellis Company including deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, custom application, etc. Present a professional image to our customers in all interactions (verbal, computer and face-to-face) through personal appearance and overall demeanor Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner What You Bring to this Role: 3+ years of experience (Greens industry preferred) Knowledge of LCO, VM, NGH, Golf, and Forestry markets Proficiency with computers utilizing Microsoft Windows and Windows applications and ERP order entry systems Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred What Makes You a Great Fit: You know how to establish strong relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers You have strong leadership and influence skills You enjoy handling multiple projects simultaneously You have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with small and large groups You're physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes You're willing to embrace technology to add value to service offerings for customers You have a growth-mindset and are an innovative thinker Compensation and Benefits: This position is eligible for salary, an annual discretionary bonus, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: ************************* Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram: IG • TikTok: TikTok • Facebook: FB • LinkedIn: LinkedIn