Precision Agronomist

Are you a self-starter who would like to shape the intersection of agriculture and technology? Would you like to grow a business and celebrate its success? Do you enjoy being directly engaged with the farmer in their operation?

Advanced Agrilytics is seeking a Precision Agronomist (PA) to join our Ohio/Michigan Grower Direct team! The Precision Agronomist (PA) plays a key role in delivering expert agronomic advice and tailoredsolutions to farmers and agribusinesses utilizing the scientific technologies of Advanced Agrilytics. Theycombine their technical knowledge of precision farming tools with strong sales and relationship-buildingskills to help customers adopt technologies that optimize inputs, enhance yields, and increase farm

profitability. This role involves a blend of sales, agronomic consulting, and customer relationshipmanagement.

Advanced Agrilytics is an agronomy services company focused on unlocking the potential of every acre through direct-to-farm agronomic guidance, unbiased spatial research and sub-acre environment understanding, delivering on the promise of precision agriculture.

Targeted hiring locations: Northwestern Ohio & South Central Michigan

How you will help us grow:

Customer Needs Assessment:

• Work closely with farmers and agronomists to understand their operations, goals, and challenges

• Conduct farm assessments and use data-driven insights to recommend precision agriculturesolutions tailored to each client’s needs

• Provide technical and agronomic advice to optimize input usage, such as fertilizers, pesticides,and water, based on collected data and precision farming techniques

Crop Analysis:

• Provide recommendations to customers and help them make informed business decisions byutilizing our proprietary software offerings

• Develop grower crop plans, rotations, and product positioning by unlocking the potential of everyacre

• Serve as a sub-acre practitioner working alongside growers to showcase the value of productpositioning

• Deliver all portfolio prescriptions with fundamental rationale

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for yearend reviews with customers

Sales & Market Share Growth:

• Prospecting via existing relationships and cold calling alongside the Regional Sales Lead (whereapplicable) or individually to generate and uncover opportunities for customer acquisition

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by building relationships with farmers,agribusinesses, and industry stakeholders

• Achieve sales targets by offering solutions that meet the specific needs of clients, focusing onimproving farm productivity and profitability

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomists and sales representatives, providing guidanceon technical agronomy solutions and sales strategies

• Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs, and develop professional growthplans for team members

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuousimprovement

• Hire and maintain oversight in training summer interns

• People Management Systems used: Rippling, PerformYard, Lever ATS, Seismic

Market Research & Product Knowledge:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in precision agriculture technologies, products, andindustry trends

• Continuously update product knowledge and understand competitors' offerings to position thecompany's products and services effectively

• Provide feedback to product development teams based on customer needs and experiences inthe field

• Work with Research Team Leads to identify growers and fields for research projects in your area

Experience you bring:

• Four-year bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or related field with three (3) or moreyears of experience (preferred) OR associate's degree with five (5) or more years of related experience

• Must be willing maintain or obtain a Certified Crop Advisor certification within one (1) year ofemployment

• Demonstrates passion for exceeding customer needs and the ability to influence and close thesale

• Knowledge of Precision Agriculture preferred

• Comfortable challenging customers and playing the role of a change agent to efficiently improvecustomer operations

• Strong listening skills to appreciate unique customer needs and align them into compelling valuepropositions

• Must reside in the U.S., and live in the applicable regional territory

What our culture brings: 

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Competitive compensation 

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Performance based bonus program 

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Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 

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401(k) Plan with company match 

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Flexible Time Off 

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Vehicle reimbursement program 

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Collaborative, autonomous work culture where each person makes a difference! 

Advanced Agrilytics Community: 

Our Values: 

Continuous Learning

       Uncovering the truth | Innovative | Knowledgeable 

Get the right stuff done, the right way 

       Self-Starter | Passionate | Organized 

Focused on the Greater Good, our customers and each other  

       Humble | Team Player | Servant’s Heart | Collaborative