Agronomy Consultant

Heartland Feeds is a family owned and operated Livestock Nutrition and Agronomy Service business based out of Ponoka, AB. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team in the position of Agronomy Consultant. We strive to produce high quality livestock nutrition products, agronomic services and products for our clients across Western Canada.

**Duties**
- Implement Heartland Feeds Agronomy Service Package
- Conduct sales and service calls to enhance value through agronomic solutions
- Develop and implement crop management tools, strategies, and services
- Provide support to the animal nutrition team with agronomic insight
- Communicate with clients and evaluate their agronomy needs
- Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product and consulting positioning
- Handle grievances from customers
- Research emerging technologies and utilize information to update service and product offerings
- Communicate daily with the Administrative Manager and Outside Sales Consultants

**Requirements**:

- Passion for Agriculture
- Post Secondary Education relating to Agronomy and Crop Production
- CCA or P.Ag. accreditation, or ability to obtain
- Proficiency in scouting customer fields and accurately identifying weeds, insects, disease and fertility issues.
- Ability to interpret soil test results and create fertilizer and crop plans based off this information
- Physically fit, and capable of lifting 25 Kg
- Positive work attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- Ability to collaborate with a team while also being self-motivated to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Must be comfortable to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.
- Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Record Check
- Class 5 Driver’s License.

Pay: From $700,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person