Retail Sales/Applicator

Job Description

Job Description

MAKING A CAREER CHANGE OR SEEKING ADVANCEMENT? Consider joining a team of applicators that work with the newest agriculture technology, providing growers with exceptional service; saving time and providing efficiency in our customer fields. APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!!

This job involves application of chemical and fertilizer to fields from spring to fall. Spring will be very busy; weekends may be involved. Field scouting and meeting with customers/prospects is needed when applicating is not occurring.

Benefits

• Potential Earnings is $62,500 - $75,000
• Average Hourly Potential: $25 to $30 an hour, based on experience & overtime hours
• Health / dental insurance
• 401K profit sharing plan
• Paid vacation / sick leave
• Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
• Short / long-term disability (eligibility required)
• Life insurance (eligibility required)

Expectations

• Participate in all training activities pursuant to gain knowledge of the products and the benefits to the farmer by their use.
• Undertake the necessary Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) training with the goal of passing the CCA test within two years and obtaining certification at the culmination of the required work experience.
• Develop a comprehensive prospect and current customer list including the farmer’s needs and wants with a schedule for completing an adequate number of calls.
• Take soil samples and do the necessary scouting of the customer’s fields to develop the proper recommendation for fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Assist the farmer by applying his purchased fertilizer and pesticides in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that the application equipment has the necessary safety equipment and that it is utilized at all times.
• Keep the manager and team fully informed of all operations.
• Assist in the collection of past due accounts.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with Tanker (N) endorsement
• Applicator License