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Valley Wide Cooperative

<div>The position of Agronomy Manager is of great significance to Valley Agronomics. A person in this position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the facility while also developing and supporting relationships with the location&rsquo;s customer base. The Agronomy Manager is responsible for technical and safety training, equipment maintenance, completion of all services, gross margins, and reporting progress to the Agronomy Area Manager. A person in this position is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial agronomy accounts and maintaining them at a high level of operation. The Agronomy Manager will ensure all team members are promoting operations in a manner that will optimize safety, efficiency, customer service, mission, and goals of the company. This is a safety-sensitive position. 
Job Summary:
These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.<ul><li>
Manage a full-service Agronomy operation, including dry and liquid fertilizer, seed, seed treatment, crop protection products and custom application.</li><li>
Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize effects of competitive activity.</li><li>
Overseeing facility compliance with OSHA and cooperative safety program and ensuring a safe working environment demonstrated through leadership.</li><li>
Negotiate contract terms &amp; conditions for all product and major services.</li><li>
Assist in communicating goals and results to employees, staff the location and delegate the workload, support employee growth, and uphold cooperative policies.</li><li>
Establish and maintain relationships with key industry and strategic community partners.</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend distribution channel development programs.</li><li>
Monitor competitive products and marketing activities.</li><li>
Communicate information regarding products and services with customers.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Ag Business or other Ag related degree preferred, or equivalent experience.</li><li>
5+ years of agronomy operations experience with the understanding of seed and crop production practices preferred.</li><li>
Must be a Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Professional Agronomist or have the ability to become certified.</li><li>
Must have strong communication skills; ability to communicate in appropriate, professional manner with managers, supervisors, employees, customers, vendors and the general public.</li><li>
Must have demonstrated ability to supervise other employees, understanding of the fundamentals of supervision.</li><li>
Should have experience with developing agronomy plans.</li><li>
Must be able to make appropriate decisions and execute them according to policy.</li><li>
Must maintain and deliver appropriate and expected levels of customer service.</li><li>
Must have ability to determine order of need and task priority based on level of importance.</li><li>
Must have a manager focus on all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/ problem solving skills.</li><li>
Must exhibit a professional and positive image.</li></ul></div>

Ag Location Manager

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Ag Location Manager