Ag Technical Field Development Specialist (Columbia Basin and Inland Empire Territory, WA)
Job Details
Description
Do you possess at least eight years' experience in agriculture or education & agriculture experience combined? Do you have a degree in soil science or agronomy crop production? Do you have exceptional organizational skills with excellent follow-up abilities? Are you a positive leader? One who can assist in the development, coordination, and lead trials & studies? Are you comfortable with ambiguity? And, do you possess solid computer and data entry skills? If you said yes to these questions and you have an eye for details, and solid technical judgment, we want to hear from you!
For nearly a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!
General Purpose and Scope of Position:
The Ag Technical Field Development Specialist is responsible for supporting Wilbur-Ellis crop advisors with product selection and use practices that best fits their growers’ agronomic needs through trial development for determining highest ROI. Assisting in Branded Product development is part of this key function. The Ag Technical Field Development Specialist works directly with the Field Development Committees, crop advisors, and management to identify the nutrition, plant protection, and branded products that offer the best solution for their region’s agronomic needs.
Key Skills and Abilities Include:
- Bachelor's degree in soil science, or agronomy crop production
- 8 years’ experience or education is preferred
- Knowledge of agricultural production and sound crop & soil science
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills to small and large groups with an ability to lead and influence
- Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite applications
Key Personal Attributes Include:
- Good interpersonal and team-building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, customers, and suppliers
- Detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to travel
Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
- Communicate with geography managers and crop advisors the nutritional, plant protection and branded product initiatives, objectives, strategies, and action plans
- Work as a team member in the analysis and optimization of the Wilbur Ellis nutritional and crop protection products database
- Responsible for maintaining the yearly Field Development work plan list
- Responsible for recording or coordinating all Field Development trial work data in a central standardized format and be proficient in ARM
- Assist Field Development Committee and managers in the development of an annual business plan that optimizes growth in our nutritional and branded product segment and profitability for the territory
- Assist Field Development Committee and managers in implementing marketing and sales plans; establish and meet R&D goals/objectives; and network with industry representatives, sales staff, and branded product personnel to expand sales opportunities
- Responsible for collaboratively developing and recording the “Key Learnings” from trial work each year and send to the Marketing Department for publishing
- Assist in the development of new products
- Responsible for field trial design and implementation
- Maintain and organize trial and testing products/chemicals and related paperwork (MSDS/SDS). Submit and follow rules for State Experimental Use Permits as required
- Participate in trial evaluations and data collection, including plant tissue, soil, misc. crop samples, and recording of visual observations
- Conduct field trials efficiently and effectively in a quality manner with minimal supervision
- Help track and manage supplier funds that have been committed to us for trial work
- Help organize and host internal and external field days
- Strictly follow all company policies which includes safety & regulatory
- Participate in industry grower meetings, promoting the sound science and database of Wilbur Ellis’ offerings and strategies
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary (to be determined based on experience and other factors)
- Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, vacation, sick time, life insurance, + more); Pension Plan, 401k match up to 3%
- Drug-Free Workplace
If you are a current Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager prior to applying for this position. Thank you!
COMPANY CULTURE
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over ninety-three years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to quality work, our customers and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
Washington
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
8 years: Experience in Production Agriculture
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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