Job: Agronomy Sales Trainee

Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will assist our Agronomists in providing the highest level of service and information as possible to our Customers. You must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Assist Agronomy Production Sales Specialists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and field agronomic problem solving
• Use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds.
• Generate written reports and present them to supervisor and/or customer.
• Learn the features and benefits of all agronomy products and services.
• Assist with over-the-counter sales and product delivery to customers.
• Understand and utilize invoicing and inventory management systems.
• Assist in inventory management procedures.
• Learn to perform warehouse and agronomy plant operations.
• Learn how to maintain equipment and facility.
• Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local and Environmental and Safety policy.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Basic Qualifications Currently enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture-related degree program

• The ability to proficiently work with Microsoft Office software.
• Outgoing personality
• Great attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Agriculture experience or background
• Previous Internship

About Hefty Seed Company

Hefty Seed Company is one of the largest independent ag-chemical retailers in the Midwest. In addition to ag-chemicals and seed, HSC offers Outback Guidance Systems, Schaben, Brillion, and Redball equipment; sprayer parts; and fertilizer at all of our locations. We also have seed cleaning plants at Baltic and Centerville. HSC has 33 locations spanning 8 states. HSC focuses on education for both employees and farmers. Constant expansion of HSC means more career opportunities, competitive wages, and a generous benefit package.