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The Agronomist role support customers and location employees with agronomy services and product recommendations that are the best decision for the highest level of crop production to the benefit of customers and the company.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Location Agronomy Support

Deliver agronomy services to locations as required by locations and provide technically sound agronomic advice

Increase overall expertise in soil management & plant health

Work with Location Operations Managers to provide the opportunity for agronomy services to customers

Have an ongoing communication with several key customers, in cooperation with Location Operation Managers and Account Managers, to demonstrate continuity and consistency.

Ensure company is maximizing the potential to have Agronomy support on as many fields as possible

Research and Product Development Support

Work closely with Agronomy Lead in the development of Area field research program to learn protocols and ensure requirements are followed.

Support plan for all Area summer tours, winter meetings, and events that showcase Simplot in field knowledge in cooperation with Agronomy Lead and other Agronomists.

Understand and execute checklists for developed for Agronomists, Location Operations Managers and Account Managers to develop consistent and effective in field demonstrations and agPROVE trials

Work closely with Marketing to execute marketing tasks for promotions to ensure strong brand presence and farmers attendance at events.

Customer Services Rep

Provide sales function to key customers and walk in customers when appropriate

Oversee and maintain their assigned customer records on database

Learn and ensure compliance with company customer management standards

Ensure highest level of customer service for any customer when appropriate





Pursue new accounts in line with corporate direction when chance is presented

Operations Support

Assist in coordinating and executing product movement

Assist in loading and unloading of product form customers or from suppliers

Assist operations employees with various tasks, especially in busy season and especially when a customer needs to be served

Be prepared to fill in in the instance of operational shortfalls.

Other Information

Simplot Agronomy is one of our primary differentiators. This position is critical to our customers and locations, and we expect the highest level of professionalism and agronomy expertise.

Simplot profitability comes from our ability to deliver products and services that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We expect our Agronomists to lend a hand to operations employees to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for customers when the need is there.

Technology and solutions are provided in the form of products. Even though our agronomy employees are not required to be primary sellers, we expect them to conduct sales tasks and even complete sales when appropriate.

Key Skills and Capabilities

Cooperation & Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Job & Technical Knowledge

Judgement

Organization & Time Management

Reliability

Problem Solving

Qualifications and Requirements

Diploma or Degree from a recognised institution and, or related field experience with emphasis on soil science, plant science, and crop production.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Past industry experience is a valued asset.

Desire for a P. Ag or A.T designation required. If already held it is a valued asset.

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

Manual labour including crop scouting and soil sampling.

Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required.

Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and clients.

📌 Agronomist Kindersley SGS AB (Winnipeg)
🏢 Simplot
📍 Winnipeg