Crop Consulting Agronomist
Innovative and service oriented agronomic company in Kinsley, KS is seeking a self-motivated person for a full time Crop Consulting Agronomist position to serve producers in South Central and Southwest Kansas. This position requires strong agronomic knowledge and skills in addition to the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with existing customers while expanding the customer base. Responsibilities will require in-depth agronomic skills, detailed crop consulting, soil sampling, insect and weed identification, irrigation scheduling, chemical recommendations and other responsibilities deemed by management.
The Successful Candidate Will Possess:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science or other related field
- Solid farm background or experience with agronomic skills
- Knowledge of corn, soybean and wheat crops; agricultural chemicals and fertilizer
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and proven organizational skills
- Computer knowledge including IPad usage
- Ability to cultivate new relationships
- Desire to learn and help others
- Ability to operate with little supervision
- Willingness to work extended hours (60+ including Saturday’s) to meet business demands
- Outstanding work ethic
- Physical ability to walk fields (10+ miles daily) in mud, heat and other adverse environmental conditions
- Valid U.S. drivers license with good driving record
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary range is commensurate with experience
- Vehicle, ATV, and gas for all work related activities
- Cell phone, laptop, iPad
- Health Insurance Option
- 10 days vacation first year
- Incentive and bonus package