Are you a self-starter who would like to shape the intersection of agriculture and technology? Would you like to grow a business and celebrate its success? Do you enjoy being directly engaged with the farmer in their operation?

Advanced Agrilytics is seeking a Precision Agronomist (PA) to join our Indiana Grower Direct team! The Precision Agronomist (PA) plays a key role in delivering expert agronomic advice and tailored solutions to farmers and agribusinesses utilizing the scientific technologies of Advanced Agrilytics. They combine their technical knowledge of precision farming tools with strong sales and relationship-building skills to help customers adopt technologies that optimize inputs, enhance yields, and increase farm profitability. This role involves a blend of sales, agronomic consulting, and customer relationship management.

Advanced Agrilytics is an agronomy services company focused on unlocking the potential of every acre through direct-to-farm agronomic guidance, unbiased spatial research and sub-acre environment understanding, delivering on the promise of precision agriculture.

Additional hiring geographies include: Sullivan, Jasper and Vincennes

How you will help us grow:

Customer Needs Assessment:

Work closely with farmers and agronomists to understand their operations, goals, and challenges
Conduct farm assessments and use data-driven insights to recommend precision agriculture solutions tailored to each client’s needs
Provide technical and agronomic advice to optimize input usage, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and water, based on collected data and precision farming techniques

Crop Analysis:

Provide recommendations to customers and help them make informed business decisions by utilizing our proprietary software offerings
Develop grower crop plans, rotations, and product positioning by unlocking the potential of every acre
Serve as a sub-acre practitioner working alongside growers to showcase the value of product positioning
Deliver all portfolio prescriptions with fundamental rationale
Collect, analyze, and interpret data for yearend reviews with customers

Sales & Market Share Growth:

Prospecting via existing relationships and cold calling alongside the Regional Sales Lead (where applicable) or individually to generate and uncover opportunities for customer acquisition
Identify and pursue new business opportunities by building relationships with farmers, agribusinesses, and industry stakeholders
Achieve sales targets by offering solutions that meet the specific needs of clients, focusing on improving farm productivity and profitability

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomists and sales representatives, providing guidance on technical agronomy solutions and sales strategies
Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs, and develop professional growth plans for team members
Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Hire and maintain oversight in training summer interns
People Management Systems used: Rippling, PerformYard, Lever ATS, Seismic

Market Research & Product Knowledge:

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in precision agriculture technologies, products, and industry trends
Continuously update product knowledge and understand competitors' offerings to position the company's products and services effectively
Provide feedback to product development teams based on customer needs and experiences in the field
Work with Research Team Leads to identify growers and fields for research projects in your area

Experience you bring:

Four-year bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture Business, or related field with three (3) or more years of experience (preferred) OR associate's degree with five (5) or more years of related experience
Must be willing maintain or obtain a Certified Crop Advisor certification within one (1) year of employment
Demonstrates passion for exceeding customer needs and the ability to influence and close the sale
Knowledge of Precision Agriculture preferred
Comfortable challenging customers and playing the role of a change agent to efficiently improve customer operations
Strong listening skills to appreciate unique customer needs and align them into compelling value propositions
Must reside in the U.S., and live in the applicable regional territory

What our culture brings:

Competitive compensation
Performance based bonus program
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) Plan with company match
Flexible Time Off
Vehicle reimbursement program
Collaborative, autonomous work culture where each person makes a difference!

Advanced Agrilytics Community:

Our Values:

Continuous Learning

Uncovering the truth | Innovative | Knowledgeable

Get the right stuff done, the right way

Self-Starter | Passionate | Organized

Focused on the Greater Good, our customers and each other

Humble | Team Player | Servant’s Heart | Collaborative