Company Description
-Anglo American is a leading global mining company, and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast-growing consumer-driven demands of the world’s developed and maturing economies.

Our mission is to help farmers around the world increase crop production by improving their efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility and sustainability. POLY4 is a multi-nutrient, low-chloride fertilizer derived from a naturally occurring polyhalite mineral. With no chemical processing and low carbon footprint during manufacturing, POLY4 is suitable for organic farming and offers season-long crop nutrition by supplying four essential nutrients – potassium, sulphur, magnesium and calcium – in one product.

This balanced nutrition backed up by years of global agronomic data, will help increase yields, improve crop quality, and enhance structure and nutrient legacy of soils.

Job Description
-We are seeking a Regional Agronomist for the central US. The role reports to the Regional Agronomy Manager.

The key aspects of the role include the following:

• Responsibility for development and expansion of the regional agronomy research trial program, including budget and management of day-to-day business relationships
• Deliver agronomic training and transfer of product knowledge to customers and stakeholders
• Support of marketing and commercial growth plans to deliver shareholder value
• Partnering with our customer to promote our products at meetings and events in the region
• Gathering knowledge from on-farm interactions with growers, aka “boots on the ground”

Key Accountabilities

• Design agronomy research protocols using current scientific methods and procedures.
• Assist with design and implementation on commercial on-farm trials
• Manage day to day relationships with existing researchers through phone, email, and in-person visits.
• Develop and foster new industry relationships and/or partnerships
• Manage the regional agronomy budget including planning, cost estimation, and invoice approval process.
• Support and anticipate customer needs for training and technical support through events, trade shows, and sales meetings
• Provide the market with agronomic advice and technical information relating to our products in the region.
• Network with industry peers and understand the competitive marketplace for our products
• Participate in committees, councils and other industry leadership opportunities in the region
• Support marketing efforts to promote our products in the region including signage and sponsorship activities

• Qualifications
  -A University Bachelor’s or Master’s qualification in Agronomy, Soil Science or related discipline.
• Certified Crop Advisor Certificate (CCA or equivalent) preferred or willingness to become certified.
• Experience of practical agronomy field work, relevant to the fertilizer industry
• Additional experience with agricultural sales and/or marketing in ag retail or ag distribution channels preferred.
• A good understanding of current crop production and agronomy practices for broad acre crops and high value crops of local importance
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work independently, multi-task, and adjust to a dynamic work environment
• An ability to organize and execute high quality commercial trial programs, and able to use the result to impact business success
• Experience and network with research providers, crops associations and agricultural cooperatives of local importance
• Experience with current fertilizer practices for both broad acre and high value crops of relevance in the Midwest and eastern Canada
• Good working knowledge of local fertilizer industry
• Excellent organization and time management skills, coupled with good inter-personal and communication skills preferably with public presentation experience. An ability to communicate at all levels in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience with CRM software preferred
• Experience with Precision Agriculture technologies (remote sensing, GPS, variable rate, and GIS software desirable.

• Additional Information
  -A valid USA driving license is required for this role
• This role may require a company medical assessment in line with the role requirements.
• A background screening application is also required for this role.

Location

• Home based, with the ability to travel 25-40% of the time. In addition to domestic travel, occasional international travel will be required.
• Geographic Scope: Midwest-focused, including these states/provinces: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Ontario.

Salary

A competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Attractive 401K with company match
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Employer paid family medical including:
  • Healthcare
  • Vision
  • Dental
• Short term & long-term disability coverage.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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