Employer: Wilbur Ellis
Job Description:
Do you have an Ag or Business-related degree? Do you have the ability to build strong relationships and work independently? Are you an excellent communicator with the ability to lead and influence? If you said yes to all of these questions, we want to hear from YOU!
For nearly a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!
Primary Role:
The Technical Nutrition Associate will be responsible for supporting Technical Nutrition Agronomist in Columbia Basin and Inland Empire. The Technical Nutrition Associate will assist in developing sound nutritional strategies through Data Analysis in TNS (Total Nutrition System), AgVerdict and Probe Schedule. They will work with Crop Advisors and customers within the geography, specifically, proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
Specific Responsibilities:
Develop/optimize existing value-added nutritional offerings.
Collaborate with the Columbia Basin and Inland Empire Field Development Team on the evaluation of Nutritional Products and Biostimulants.
Work with Technical Nutrition Agronomists & Key Account Managers to help identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs and develop nutritional plans
Work as a team member in the analysis and optimization of the Wilbur-Ellis nutritional database.
Assist Location Sales Managers (Columbia Basin and Inland Empire) in optimizing growth in our nutritional segment and profitability for the territories.
Assist Technical Nutrition Agronomist in implementing nutritional marketing and sales plans; establish and meet R&D goals; and network with industry representatives, sales staff, and branded product personnel to expand sales opportunities.
Assist in the development of new plant nutrition products.
Build product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility.
Become the primary contact between customers and Wilbur-Ellis Company field staff in developing and executing an integrated nutritional strategy that optimizes our customer’s goals.
Strictly follow all company policies, which include safety & regulation.
Participate in industry grower meetings, promoting the sound science and database of Wilbur-Ellis’ nutritional offerings and strategies.
Skills and Qualifications Desired:
Master’s degree in soil science or agronomy crop production.
Strong Data analytical skills using statistics, spreadsheets, and databases.
Extremely goal oriented with a long-term project vision.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills to small and large groups with an ability to lead and influence.
Detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Good interpersonal and team-building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers and customers.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to travel throughout the region and overnight.
Physically able to endure outdoor climates, including hot or cold weather extremes.
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $62,500 to $83,367. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.
Contact Person: Jennie Feiss
Phone: 5034514646
Email: [email protected]
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Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $62,500 to $83,367 /YR
