Humboldt Co-op is recruiting for a Full-Time Agronomist for our Humboldt Agro Team.
What you’ll do:
Demonstrate day-to-day behaviors and actions that align with and strengthen the Co-operative's vision, mission, values and brand.
Sales of crop inputs, nutrition products and farm equipment through the development of customer and supplier relationships
Provide information and recommendations for crops, chemical rotations, fertilizer and different products and application options.
Provide agronomy services through soil sampling, field scouting, showcase equipment and complete follow-up calls
Work with reps/farmers on trials for new products.
Blend fertilizer
Maintain inventory control, ordering and data reporting through in house programming
Keeping up to date on potential disease and insect issues.
Load/delivery of all products sold by the Humboldt Co-op Ltd.
Launch and promote FCL’s new Digital AG Platform
Install signage to promote Humboldt Co-op and their offerings
Be familiar and adhere to all Humboldt Co-op’s policies, procedures, and standards, including safety, environmental and asset protection/loss prevention.
Other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
You have a Grade 12 education.
You have a degree or diploma in Agriculture or Agribusiness
Professional certifications (CCA, PAg) or working towards is an asset
You have a valid Class 5 Driver’s license
You have a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant agriculture experience.
Strong agricultural background in sales, accounts management, and agronomy
You are honest and trustworthy, team-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
You possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
You are detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills; and you optimize work processes.
Reports to: Humboldt Co-operative Senior Agronomist
