Now Hiring - Alcivia - Agriculture Agronomy Sales Technician in Evansville, WI

ALCIVIA is growing and looking to add a full-time Agronomy Sales Technician at our Evansville location. Are you looking for a company where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You're looking for ALCIVIA.

• With this position, you would receive a company vehicle.

Work Location Address: 6631 County Road M, Evansville, WI 53536

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Benefits: Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.

• Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield.
• 401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities: Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more.
• Company Clothing Annual Allowance.
• Safety Boot & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Annual Allowance.

ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at [please apply online] Company Video: [please apply online] Essential Responsibilities:

We are looking for an Agronomy Sales Technician to build and maintain positive relationships with members resulting in sales of fertilizers, chemicals, and seeds while improving our members financial success. While also taking on operations responsibilities during spring agronomy and fall harvest seasons.

• Recommend fertilizers, chemicals, and seed producing the greatest yield and profitability for members
• Write up product orders and verify price to maintain margins
• Submit orders for processing and follow up with procurement
• Help coordinate product delivery or application
• Analyze soil using sampling and observations
• Conduct testing and communicate the results to the supplier
• Complete crop surveys and follow up on the results
• Develop plans for pest infestations and other crop related issues
• Collaborate with members on crop development and recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with site managers regarding timing of materials
• Communicate with applicators regarding field characteristics, product placement, and other application logistics
• Utilize and explain to the grower the advantages of Variable rating prescription
• Follow up with members after application and resolve any issues
• Application of wet, dry, and vapor agronomy products to soil and vegetation
• Comfortable engaging and running heavy machinery
• Adjust hoses, nozzles, and tubes to account for varied terrain
• Create price quotes
• Assure the work complies with laws, regulations, and company standards
• Mix chemicals and fertilizers according to the formulas
• Clean and operate machinery to ensure operating efficiency
• Quickly report all machinery malfunctions and ensure repairs are completed
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to machinery in the field
• During the offseason assist with major repairs, paint equipment, and maintain facilities
• Assist in the movement and accounting for inventory tracking
• Recommend products and services as needed when on site with grower
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell for other areas of the business
• Support cross-divisional collaboration whenever possible
• Help out in other areas of the business as bandwidth allows
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in agriculture related field preferred
• Clean driving record required
• Previous dry and wet application experience preferred
• Experience with heavy machinery a plus
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Excellent written and verbal and communication
• Sales and service focused mindset
• Strong enthusiasm for building internal and external relationships
• Embrace goals and goal setting to grow your sales career
• Self-directed and focuses on taking action
• Effective negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to identify objectives and recommend the best solutions
• Possess a strong set of core values and beliefs
• Accept responsibility while maintaining integrity
• Remain persistence and recover quickly from setbacks
• Demonstrate confidence in approaching new members
• Know how and when to ask for the sale
• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds at any given time
• Comfortable working with chemicals and fertilizers
• Working in outdoor conditions year-round
• Varied work schedule and hours based on season and weather conditions
• Must be able to handle long stretches of work during busy season
• Safety first mindset

Find your place in a positive, supportive atmosphere where opportunity is always growing, with a team that believes in its mission. Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at [please apply online]

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