Territory Manager-McAllen

Why a Great Opportunity

Exciting, Progressive Ag Organization. Self-Directed Role Working With Your Established Ag Grower Network. Competitive Base Salary plus Structured Commission Program and Very Good Benefits Package.

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Job Description

UPDATE: 02/15/2022

This employer is seeking an experienced Agronomist with solid Precision Ag understanding/knowledge to join an Exciting Midwestern Agronomy Services Team. In this role, you will:
- Be an integral part of an industry-leading team of Agronomy professionals offering state-of-the-art Ag technology and exceptional customer service to your Ag grower clients
- Be given the tools and training to build a successful Agronomy/Precision Ag business within your local home area and become a regional market leader
- Have the ability to tap into uncapped income potential as well as opportunities for career advancement

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER:
A progressive organization, our client is quickly becoming one of our nation's most highly recognized and trusted crop consulting/data services organizations. Their focus is not just in collecting numbers, but in driving results for their clients. They offer a consultative, hands-on agronomic approach combining agronomic research with field-specific data at the local level. This organization is providing their clients with customized, actionable strategies to deliver sustainable results.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Backed by an outstanding team of proven Agronomy and Precision Ag professionals and armed with state-of-the-art, proprietary tools and resources, you will have the ability to:
- Provide your Ag grower clients with sound agronomic advice and exceptional tools to improve their ROI
- Set your own schedule for:
-- Scouting crops
-- Testing soil
-- Collecting spatial data
-- Writing agronomic recommendations and providing annual reviews for Ag grower clients
-- Visiting with your Ag grower clients to plan operational strategies including farm planning and rotational schedules
-- Setting up demonstration/test plots and working with research team members
-- Providing weekly updates to management team members
-- Mentoring seasonal college interns

Qualifications

- 4-year Agronomy or Ag-related degree with 2 years experience selling crop inputs to area Ag growers OR 2-year Ag-related degree with 5 years similar experience
- CCA certification or ability to obtain in 1st year of employment
- Current local Ag grower clients who consider you their Trusted Agronomic Advisor a MUST
- Hands-on knowledge of Precision Ag systems and tools
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, listening, writing and interpersonal
- Solid ability to influence outcomes and close a sale with strong focus on Ag grower needs
- Currently residing in/working from a East Central Illinois location

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for this role.