Ag Innovation Specialist (Chin, AB)

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary
This position drives demand for Ag Innovation services and ensures customer satisfaction and positive user experiences for a predetermined territory, to help Simplot be the leader in equipment and digital technology that applies to production agriculture, to the extent that farm customers who value technology as part of their farm management want to partner with Simplot.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Territory Sales Lead
Work closely with sales representatives to deliver appropriate Ag Innovation solutions to farm customers in territory.
Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to continue to develop, improve and refine both existing Ag Innovation services as well as research and evaluate opportunities for new service offerings in their territory
Work with Ag Innovation Manager and Ag Innovation Senior Lead to support promotion and training for service to farmers and sales representatives.
Continually increase knowledge base on Ag Innovation and industry technology.
Work closely with sales representatives to integrate Ag Innovation services into their annual customer plans
Participate in sales representatives planning meetings about key customers
Contribute to the sales process by ensuring sellers know the information to gather in their customer discovery process to assist in the Ag Innovation plans
Develop a 3-6 month action plan with support from Ag Innovation Manager
Field Moisture Service Support
Execute consultations, data entry and administration for Field Moisture Service with customers within territory.
Conduct installations, technical support, maintenance and removals of equipment for Field Moisture Service for customers within territory.
Additional Roles and Responsibilities
SprayConnect Service Support
Execute administration and preparation on SprayConnect projects for customers in territory.
Work with sales representatives to conduct ground truthing, prescription loading, technical support for customers in territory.
SoilConnect Service Support
Conduct/assist with all SoilConnect soil sampling procedures as required.
Conduct ground truthing, SWAT mapping and data preparation.
Work with sales representatives to consult and plan on SoilConnect projects for customers in territory.
Work with sales representative to execute prescription loading, technical support, data processing and entry for customers in territory.
Work with sales representative to execute on in-season agronomic evaluations (Learning Blocks) and field monitoring for customers in territory.
Agronomy and Sales Support
Continue to develop and grow a robust expertise in agronomy
Attend training sessions in the areas of agronomy and sales
Support both agronomy and sales functions when necessary including products and services that lie outside of Ag Innovation
Support any research and trialing initiatives as they pertain to Ag Innovation
Data and Digital Tools Support
Support the development of hardware, software, and data tools to support sales representatives as requested by Ag Innovation Manager
Additional Role and Skills
Expectations in addition to Roles and Responsibilities
Establish Ag Innovation Services as a differentiator for Simplot over other crop input retails as well as private agrologists and equipment companies.
Continually work with Ag Innovation Manager to update corporate competency in the technology areas that Simplot needs to grow in
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Ag Innovation Senior Lead and sales representatives
Align with Ag Innovation Manager on the new evolving culture
Key Skills & Abilities
Data & Project Management
Summarizing & Communicating Technical Information
Problem Solving
Judgement
Self-Starter
Development & Continual Learning
Relationship Building
Attention to Detail & Quality Control
Communication
Cooperation & Teamwork
Customer Service
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovation & Creativity
Job & Technical Knowledge
Commitment to Safety
Organization
Quantity of Work & Time Management
Reliability
Qualifications and Certifications
Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
Experience in Agronomy or Ag Retail is an asset but not required
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Knowledge of application equipment, willing to network with experts in the industry for support (John Deere, Case IH, etc)
Knowledge of West Central Saskatchewan production practices
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required.
Work Environment
Indoor and outdoor setting
Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and customers
Repetitive work
Job Requisition ID: 26440

Travel Required: Up to 50%

Location(s): SGS Retail - Chin AB

Country: Canada


** Simplot Canada (II) Limited 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, ****** orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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