Job Description
Provides sales support and technical assistance on the implementation and delivery of Southern States Cooperative (SSC) Precision Agriculture Programs at customer farming and production sites. Learns and develops technical knowledge of GPS (Global Navigation Satellite System), GIS (Geographic Information System), crop consulting, field scouting, and data management. May perform designated field operations to build relationships and sales.
General Summary
Develop, maintain and implement Precision Farming Programs in an assigned territory through any applicable Southern States business operation.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides front line support for Southern States member cooperatives and COR Precision Ag Coordinators.
- Trains and supports member co-op and company-owned field staff on implementation of the Precision Farming Programs.
- Defines the needs for sales and training materials for implementation of products, such as Quick Guides, Information Sheets, Communication Sheets, etc. for software and equipment products.
- Identifies new business opportunities for products and services available in Southern States network and communicate to the Precision Ag group in Richmond for evaluation.
- Provides front line support for sales and management of Southern States Coop imagery program. Including ground, aerial (plane or UAV) and satellite.
- Works with Precision Ag Coordinators and others to develop and fine-tune agronomic recommendation equations for Seed, Crop Nutrients and Crop Protection products to make proprietary equations that are marketable.
- Develops and implements new and enhanced Precision Ag Programs to producers and growers.
- Works with service locations, managed coops and private dealers to perform periodic "market research" of technology practices and needs within the designated territory.
- Monitors performance of precision agronomy sales, operations, and goals for assigned region.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Pay-$25.55-$32.55.
- Territory covers VA areas in-Amelia, Burkeville, King William, Fredericksburg and Richmond.
A combination of completed coursework and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Education: College degree, Bachelor's or Associates, in Crops Science, Business Management or applicable curriculum. (Associates degree would require more experience for consideration)
- Experience: Up to one (1) year of experience in the agricultural industry with knowledge of best practices related to farming and crop production. Previous Southern States work experience a plus.
- Certification& Licensing: Requires valid Driver’s License, Requires Certified Crop Advisor (or ability to obtain), May require Commercial Driver's License
Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Website | https://www.southernstates.com |
About Company
Southern States is the place for those who do. For almost a century, we have consistently provided expert products, services and advice to people who aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty.
Today, our mission is to be the best at giving you the tools you need to get the job done right- whether you're running a large commercial farm, tending a backyard garden or just trying to keep your yard looking green and lush. We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of services and growing solutions for farms and around the home.
By creating lifelong relationships with those who share a mutual love of the land, we can ensure the success of our customers through the level of service and solutions we provide them.
At Southern States, we are proud to be one of the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperatives - a place for those who do.
Our employees enjoy a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time off, paid disability and life insurance, 401k savings plan, educational assistance and more. Come join us. For more information on Southern States, please visit our website at www.southernstates.com.
Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.
Skills
- Agricultural Cropsunmatched
- Agricultureunmatched
- Agronomyunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Business Operationsunmatched
- CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Data Managementunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Farmingunmatched
- GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Market Researchunmatched
- Navigation Systemsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Sales Operationsunmatched
- Sales Prospectingunmatched
- Sales Supportunmatched
- Technical Researchunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
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