Senior Agronomist, Peru
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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.
Sales Agronomist Pro Markets - Michigan
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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).
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