CROP ADVISOR

## Description

The purpose of this job is to represent Pratum Co-op Agronomy to growers as a resource for them to have more efficient and healthy methods of growing crops, fulfilling Pratum’s overall mission, which is to be **an agricultural cooperative dedicated to innovative solutions, excellent service, and long-term relationships.**

**The following are specific tasks and responsibilities related to this position, but the position may require other duties and special projects as assigned.**

**Tasks & Responsibilities**

• Advise on and offer Pratum’s product line of chemicals and fertilizers to current and prospective grower-customers for fertility management; disease, weed and pest control, especially focusing on innovative solutions
• Advise on irrigation utilization, post-harvest and storage management; spring and fall soil bed management
• Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development
• Take soil and tissue samples and send them to labs for analysis on customer fields as needed
• Use, and assist with, technology for GPS grid mapping, application and scouting (precision ag)
• Maintain database records as needed to track and ensure proper advice on application of products to customer fields
• Complete reports as required and requested
• Work with the Ag Sales Manager and/or sales team to contribute to Pratum’s strategic sales goals, attending sales meetings/training as requested

**Expectations**

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining familiarity with the employee handbook
• Function in a way that fulfills Pratum’s Values
• **Integrity**: always doing the right thing
• **Safety**: committed to a safe environment for our employees and customers
• **Professionalism**: dealing with all relationships in a courteous and respectful manner with a positive image, timeliness
• **Results Oriented**: delivering on your promises
• **Teamwork**: respecting one another with humility, working with the ag management team
• **Stewardship**: careful and responsible management of our resources and environment
• **Customer** **Service**: exceeding expectations of those we serve
• Passionate engagement with Pratum Agronomy, motivated to contribute to Pratum’s success
• Maintain essential certifications/licenses, obtain continuing education as required and staying up to date with crop technology as much as possible
• Ethical and environmentally responsible advice for customers

## Qualifications
**Qualifications and Education Requirements**

• Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-science or related degree
• 3+ years of experience

**Preferred Skills**

• Efficient and effective customer management, meeting multiple customer needs (including patience and respect with difficult or negative customer circumstances)
• Efficient, effective and confident communication with customers
• Ability to work well with others