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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.

New Albany Country Club is seeking a Horticulturist to join our turf care maintenance team. The horticulturist is responsible for a crew of 4-5 to maintain our clubhouse grounds and landscape beds. This hands-on management position requires a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Job duties include but are not limited to: Oversee landscape maintenance, restoration and design of clubhouse grounds Trimming and pruning of trees and shrubs Weed control in landscape beds and club lawns Mowing and trimming of club lawns Identify and treat pests and disease Moisture management of beds and turf Manage 2 on site greenhouses Qualifications: Landscape or horticulture degree Must have or be able to obtain, an Ohio pesticide license Team player Eye for detail Self-starter who is able to lead a small crew in the day-to-day maintenance of the club grounds. Salary: $50,000 - $52,000/year Benefits: Free lunch is provided Tuesday - Friday. Golfing privileges Medical and dental insurance available upon the first day of employment Free Life insurance Paid vacation, sick, and personal days Paid association dues and continuing education Company match 401k program (after reaching the eligibility period) Paid association dues and continuing education Uniforms provided

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

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. Sales Agronomist II-NORTHEAST We are looking to hire multiple sales agronomists in East Ohio, Pennsylvania/New Jersey, New York/New England, and Virginia/West Virginia/Delaware/Maryland. In your application, please indicate your desired geographic region. Position Overview The Sales Agronomist is responsible for advising key growers as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and new innovation to drive in-season success. You are expected to drive business growth with key growers by developing new relationships, identifying pain points, providing agronomic-driven advice and insights throughout the season. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist II, are to: Work with Field Sales Representatives, Technical Agronomists, and SeedPros to build a comprehensive Bayer business plan and drive market share growth of Bayer products with identified growers with low or no Bayer share; Build relationships with key growers by providing value-added support, including agronomic insights and product selection and placement recommendations; Deliver squad goals through supporting the grower demand generation plan and support others' role responsibilities; Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, keeping informed of agricultural research; Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers; Provide additional support at key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, responding to in-season product needs, scouting fields, and monitoring harvest results; Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and Seed Pros on regular business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives including KPIs and other relevant customer targets; Support key grower needs in season, including performance issue resolution; Make strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to enhance business results; Connect internally with company peers on programs, situations, and issues to gain alignment and support to reach resolution; Monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and uncover new issues or opportunities throughout the year; Manage an annual SG&A budget and all program expenditures; Travel approximately 60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction. WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Agility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, balancing and building the dynamics of each relationship; Ability to speak to company practices related to current and future products as well as corporate initiatives; Demonstrate strategic thinking capability in prior experience, using business insights to project decisions; Digital fluency with latest industry tools and a desire to make decisions using data to grow the business; Strong analytical, influence, and innovative sales and negotiation skills with documented ability to drive results; Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills; Ability to quickly start and grow strategic relationships and influence customer behavior; Strong task management with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships; Ability to quickly learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote a diverse range of options fitting customer needs; Position requires driving for the company that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, including hauling trailers, product, supplies, or equipment safely; Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or appropriate related field or equivalent years of experience preferred; Minimum of 3 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing preferred; CCA preferred; Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely preferred. This posting will be available for application until at least June 30, 2025. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $70068.82 - 105103.24. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. YOUR APPLICATION Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. 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