Nutrient Management Specialist - Insight FS - Marshall, WI - Growmark : Job Details

Insight FS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. Insight FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Provides nutrient management plans for customers, coordinates precision farming programs, and precision information management to achieve profitable business growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and markets nutrient management plans and precision farming products.

Develops, organizes, and coordinates precision Ag soil testing programs and procedures.

Utilizes computer maps to gather data on soil, crops, pests, and weather that will determine a customer's specific agri-business needs.

Provides the information link between precision farm technologies and company personnel and serves as a contact person on all matters relating to precision farming.

Assists crop sales specialists with precision farming meetings, sales interviews, proposals and presentations of nutrient management plans and other products and services.

Promotes and follows the company credit policy and collects for sales of all assigned products.

Conducts periodic training and communication meetings with employees.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

May be required to spray chemicals and spread fertilizer, tender loads of fertilizer to customer locations,

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a Bachelor's in an Agriculture, Agronomy, GIS/GPS, or marketing related discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 1-2 years or more of related work experience or internships to demonstrate knowledge of precision technology and crop production management.

Must have the ability to acquire and maintain CCA and CNMP status.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. May be required to acquire and maintain a CDL with appropriate endorsements.

Normally requires the ability to operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)

Occasionally exposed to:

* Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

* Working conditions may include dust.

* May be required to work at varying heights

* Lift 21-50 lbs.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Ability to travel independently and overnight.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.