Ultimate Yield Advisor
Saskatchewan 1+ months ago
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: ULTIMATE YIELD ADVISOR REPORTS TO: ULTIMATE YIELD ADVISOR LEADSK LOCATIONS: WEST CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN (WILKIE, UNITY, LUSELAND) POSITION SUMMARY:Incumbent will be expected to work within the bounds of the Rack’s 6 factor Ultimate Yield program and processes. Specialize in producing and improving crops by implementing new management techniques. The job requires critical thinking and implementation of research information that develops the best method to increase the production and quality of crops while meeting the goals of our growers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Hold UYMI meetings with Customers to increase sales of UYMI and to retain current customer baseWork with all facets of the farming operation, providing valuable information to support grower’s in making management decisions Conduct Field Production Appraisal creating recommendation for the CustomerManaging of Customer soil tests & tissue testsField scouting - regularly checking for quality of crop growth, weeds and insectsRecommending usage of appropriate chemicals and fertilizers for customers including precision farming customersOrganize and host customer events including but not limited to field tours and agronomic information meetingsWork in coordination with Ultimate Yield Research TeamOther duties as required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:The successful incumbent will have completed Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s of Science (Agriculture)A member of SIA in good standingPreference will be given to candidates having specialization in soils or plant science OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Impeccable communication skillsProject ManagementDemonstrated sales abilitySelf-motivated and goal drivenAbility to relate well with growersYou must live in or close to the community of Swift Current SK Interested in joining our team? Click the APPLY TO THIS POSITION icon to apply now! Incumbent will be expected to follow the Rack’s Ultimate Yield Management Institute Process while working with our customers.