Digital Sales Advisor - Tri Cities, WA
Boise, ID, US, 83702
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Digital Sales Advisor will provide technical support to the SGS Crop Advisors and other sales and support staff to maximize the Company's effort to capitalize on the potential of Precision Agriculture. Provide technical support to the sales team. Assess the need for continued education and provide training in Ag Technology areas. Integrate IT advances into SGS sales force to assist in providing solutions to customer needs for products and services. Responsible for mapping including; generating prescription maps, field maps, variable rate irrigation prescriptions, yield analysis, and boundary creation. Making recommendations for zone creation and geo-spatial analysis. Assist the SGS Crop Advisors with soil sampling, collection of EC/EM data. Maintain Precision Ag equipment and make recommendations to customers regarding Precision Ag equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical support to SGS Crop Advisors and support staff on Precision Ag Technology. Provide any needed IT technical support. Integrate IT advances into SGS sales force to assist in providing solutions to customer needs for products and services.
- Train and administer SmartFarm Platform: Administer scouting, trapping, and sampling activities.
- Responsible for mapping including; generating prescription maps, field mapping, variable rate irrigation prescriptions, yield analysis, and boundary creation. Making recommendations for zone creation and geo-spatial analysis.
- Perform on-farm field trials, interpret satellite imagery, and collect and analyze yield information.
- Support variable rate applications for fertilizer and seed. Manage and translate irrigation sensor data.
- Maintains Precision Ag equipment and makes recommendations to customers regarding equipment. Design and collection of test plot data. Drive adoption of sales enablement tools as constructed.
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university, preferred in agronomy or computer science (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).
Relevant Experience
3+ years related experience and/or training
Required Certifications
CCA preferred.
Other Information
Must have some agronomic experience.
3 years of related experience or training.
Position will require traveling up to 25% of the time.
Strong computer background and skills.
Job Requisition ID: 20858
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Location(s): Remote - USA
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $75,000 - $85,000 Plus annual incentive plan eligibility.
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance
Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
Nearest Major Market: Boise
Nearest Secondary Market: Meridian