Field Tech Specialist
| Company | Wilbur-Ellis |
|---|---|
| Location | Blythe, CA, USA, Casa Grande, AZ, USA, Yuma, AZ, USA, Avondale, AZ, USA, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Farmington, NM, USA, Alamosa, CO, USA |
| Salary | $58000 – $77340 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3- 5 years experience developing or implementing agronomy technology.
- Intermediate knowledge of computers and software systems allowing data gathering and tracking on soils, crops, water management, pests and to help the grower determine his specific precision needs.
- Intermediate knowledge of all equipment utilized in building a technology program including but not limited to: Veris operations, data gathering and map building, variable rate fertilizer application equipment (both liquid and dry), spray equipment (pesticides), pumps, computer systems and interpretation of collected data, PDA’s used for record-keeping, water management systems, strip-till applications.
- Familiarity with marketing techniques, financial accounting and business value calculations.
- Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead resource reference for technology within the assigned region with the expectation of supporting the branch teams in building a profitable precision agriculture segment where it fits the market and the infrastructure.
- Implement Geography Field Technology business with goals/objectives.
- Should meet regional needs as well as mesh with geography goals.
- Should be done in conjunction with area management and Geography Field Technology Lead.
- Work directly with sales force on developing customer/grower specific technology programs, demonstrating site-specific techniques that increase crop production and/or improve crop management. This includes all segments of the Ag Verdict System, mapping, water management, fertility, record keeper, traceability, yield mapping, variable rate fertilizer applications.
- Support Branch field activities, soil sampling, sensors, VR maps, new accounts.
- Assist sales people in selling growers.
- Conduct training on all aspects of precision agriculture that enable the sales people to be self-sufficient.
- Make presentations on Technology to growers, branch teams, and Wilbur-Ellis management.
- Ensure open communication, data sharing and an ability to convey appropriate sense of urgency with branch personnel as necessary.
- Build strong relationships within the branch teams and management.
- Provide Tier 1 support for branch field technology lead.
- Hold a position on Geography Field Technology team.
- Represent, advocate and communicate area needs to geography team.
- Represent, advocate and communicate national and geography goal/objectives to area team.
- Represent technology services for all Strategic Accounts within the region.
- May be required to work with other teams to help build co-operative programs. IE: the nutrition team.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.