OverviewAre 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 MichiganHow you will help us grow:Customer Needs Assessment:Work closely with farmers and agronomists to understand their operations, goals, and challengesConduct farm assessments and use data-driven insights to recommend precision agriculture solutions tailored to each client’s needsProvide technical and agronomic advice to optimize input usage, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and water, based on collected data and precision farming techniquesCrop Analysis:Provide recommendations to customers and help them make informed business decisions by utilizing our proprietary software offeringsDevelop grower crop plans, rotations, and product positioning by unlocking the potential of every acreServe as a sub-acre practitioner working alongside growers to showcase the value of product positioningDeliver all portfolio prescriptions with fundamental rationaleCollect, analyze, and interpret data for yearend reviews with customersSales & 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 acquisitionIdentify and pursue new business opportunities by building relationships with farmers, agribusinesses, and industry stakeholdersAchieve sales targets by offering solutions that meet the specific needs of clients, focusing on improving farm productivity and profitabilityTeam Leadership & Development:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomists and sales representatives, providing guidance on technical agronomy solutions and sales strategiesConduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs, and develop professional growth plans for team membersFoster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvementHire and maintain oversight in training summer internsPeople Management Systems used: Rippling, PerformYard, Lever ATS, SeismicMarket Research & Product Knowledge:Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in precision agriculture technologies, products, and industry trendsContinuously update product knowledge and understand competitors' offerings to position the company's products and services effectivelyProvide feedback to product development teams based on customer needs and experiences in the fieldWork with Research Team Leads to identify growers and fields for research projects in your areaExperience 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 experienceMust be willing maintain or obtain a Certified Crop Advisor certification within one (1) year of employmentDemonstrates passion for exceeding customer needs and the ability to influence and close the saleKnowledge of Precision Agriculture preferredComfortable challenging customers and playing the role of a change agent to efficiently improve customer operationsStrong listening skills to appreciate unique customer needs and align them into compelling value propositionsMust reside in the U.S., and live in the applicable regional territoryWhat our culture brings:Competitive compensationPerformance based bonus programCompetitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance401(k) Plan with company matchFlexible Time OffVehicle reimbursement programCollaborative, autonomous work culture where each person makes a difference!Advanced Agrilytics Community:Our Values:Continuous LearningUncovering the truth | Innovative | KnowledgeableGet the right stuff done, the right waySelf-Starter | Passionate | OrganizedFocused on the Greater Good, our customers and each otherHumble | Team Player | Servant’s Heart | CollaborativeAI DisclaimerWe 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.
