Digital Sales Advisor - Mississippi
Company: J.R. Simplot
Location: Boise
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held
organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and
agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true
farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of
agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant
sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial
product development, and distribution.SummaryThe Digital Sales
Advisor will provide technical support to the SGS Crop Advisors and
other sales and support staff to maximize the Company's effort to
capitalize on the potential of Precision Agriculture. Provide
technical support to the sales team. Assess the need for continued
education and provide training in Ag Technology areas. Integrate IT
advances into SGS sales force to assist in providing solutions to
customer needs for products and services. Responsible for mapping
including; generating prescription maps, field maps, variable rate
irrigation prescriptions, yield analysis, and boundary creation.
Making recommendations for zone creation and geo-spatial analysis.
Assist the SGS Crop Advisors with soil sampling, collection of
EC/EM data. Maintain Precision Ag equipment and make
recommendations to customers regarding Precision Ag equipment.This
position requires the incumbent to be located in the Mississippi
Delta Area. (Cleveland/Greenville area).Key Responsibilities
Utilize previous experience and training to optimize Precision
Agriculture, meeting the Company's financial goals and operational
objectives through effective data analysis and partnership with
Crop Advisors and Growers. Advise SGS Crop Advisors of the data
gathered with Precision Agriculture, including summarizing and
interpreting crop results, and work collaboratively to identify the
best products and services for the grower. Through job
responsibilities, help customers yield desirable crop results with
Precision Agriculture to maintain current customers and gain new
customers. Interpret the data gathered from Precision Agriculture
and present the information so the Grower and Crop Advisor gain
insight as to the specific crop needs and market said products to
the grower. Collaborate with other Digital Sales Advisors to
increase knowledge, develop sales, review data analytics trends,
manage customer relationships and increase profits in the Sales
Area.Other Responsibilities Include: Accelerate adoption of the
digital agronomy platform in SGS to assist in providing solutions
to customer needs for products and services. Responsible for
mapping including generating prescription maps and field maps,
irrigation maps, and yield analysis maps. Interpret data to make
recommendations for zone creation and geo-spatial analysis. Create
boundaries and zones for growers. Partner with SGS Crop Advisors in
soil and tissue sampling, collection of EC/EM data, moisture
monitoring, and crop scouting. Maintain precision agriculture
equipment, make recommendations to customers regarding equipment
and assist with transferring data from ag machinery to the digital
agronomy platform. Interpret satellite imagery and analytics and
collect and analyze yield information. Serve as a Precision
Agriculture partner to Growers and SGS Crop Advisors by managing
and communicating irrigation and sensor data so products and
services are utilized effectively. Maintain precision ag equipment,
make recommendations to customers regarding equipment, and assist
in collecting data from ag machinery.Typical EducationBachelor's
degree (B.S.) from a 4-year college or university, preferred in
agronomy or ag business (Equivalent experience of education and
experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements
of the role).Relevant Experience Must have some agronomic
experience. 3 years of related experience or training. Position
will require traveling up to 25% of the time. Strong computer
background and skills.Required CertificationsCCApreferred.Other
Information Must have agronomic experience. Strong computer
background and skills. Excellent problem solving and time
management skills to ensure Crop Advisors and growers have the
data-driven guidance and input needed to provide solutions to
customer Ability to effectively build rapport, advise, communicate
with, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the
business as well as growers throughout their region.Job Requisition
ID:17819Travel Required:Up to 25%Location(s):Remote -
USACountry:United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be
an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or
veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
**Nearest Major Market: Boise
Nearest Secondary Market: Meridian
Keywords: J.R. Simplot, Boise , Digital Sales Advisor - Mississippi, Sales , Boise, Idaho
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