Agronomist
Description
About GreenPoint Ag
GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment.
As a leading Southeastern U.S. agricultural inputs company, we source our strength from high-quality employees who allow us to build long-term relationships with our customers. We operate in over 100 communities across ten states.
If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we would love to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Ag team.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for an Agronomist for our Louisiana locations. Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development.
Summary/Objective
Responsible for field-level agronomic technical support and trials for retail locations and retail customers in assigned areas. Responsible for on-farm research trials across crops, crop protection, fertilizer, and seed. This position will work closely with location managers, sellers, and agronomy counterparts on the team. Responsible for product development through research trials in conjunction with basic manufacturers and universities.
Essential Functions
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, regulations, and guidelines set forth by local, state, and federal agencies
- Works with assigned locations providing agronomic technical support and product development through conducting field trials and product evaluation of seed, crop protection, and crop nutrients
- Contribute to agronomy training formal and informal for retail locations
- Work through locations to provide farm-level, agronomic expertise
- Provide timely execution of directives and initiatives from Agronomy leadership
- Provide adequate and clear communication to growers, location staff, and the Agronomy team concerning job tasks, projects, execution, and timing
- Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible farming practices.
- Collaboration with Ag Tech team members, GPAH Departments, Industry Agronomist, and Universities
- Provide training and education to clients and team members on agronomic best practices.
- Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Always represent GreenPoint Ag’s Agronomic services in a professional manner
- Perform all other job functions as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities
May supervise interns on an intermittent basis, as applicable
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agribusiness, or related field
- Specific position qualifications and progression may apply for this position based on experience
- Skill Level I – Entry level; works under supervision of manager
- Skill Level II – Recognized locally; works without supervision with direction from manager
- Skill Level III – Recognized throughout state; provides direction for program in region
- Skill Level IV – Recognized regionally (multi-state); responsible for direction of program in region and contributing to overall direction of the program
- Skill Level V (future) – Recognized across regions (multi-state); responsible for direction of program
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or Higher in Agriculture related field
- Strong agronomic and product knowledge background
- Experience with GPAH agronomy product lines, vendors, and manufacturers is a plus
- Experience with sugarcane, rice, corn, cotton and soybeans preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and creativity
- Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to resolve complex customer issues
- Ability to work through technology strategies, both retail and customer-focused
- Detail-oriented, highly motivated and self-starter skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Current driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in both indoor and outside work environments. Frequently exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and listen. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. The employee is also regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Travel
Approximately 65% or greater
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
Communication with You
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