Agronomy/Precision Ag Manager (DC-6768)

PLEASE NOTE:? We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements.? Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered.???? There is NO closing date on this position.? This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.?QUALIFICATIONS:- Agronomy degree preferred; Ag-related degrees will also be considered- CCA strongly preferred- 3 or more years in a Midwestern Agronomy Leadership role providing supervision to operations and sales personnel- Recent agronomy sales experience working with Ag chemicals, fertilizer, seed and other specialty agronomy?products- Excellent Ag grower relationship skills as well as solid business development skills- Experience with Precision Ag software such as SMS, Encirca/DuPont Pioneer or other current Ag technology products- Computer proficiency with AgVance ag chem/fertilizer software experience preferred- Agronomic use of drones a REAL PLUS??JOB DESCRIPTION:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a Kansas Ag employer in identifying a well-rounded Agronomy Manager with solid Ag Technology experience. This is a progressive Ag organization looking to remain the very best in their area. If you've had recent experience leading a successful team of agronomy sales and operations personnel at a Midwestern location and have good knowledge/understanding of Precision Ag products, our client company will want?to visit with you!Primary duties to include:- Day-to-day management of Agronomy operations and sales including oversight of 4-6 full-time personnel- Training/Developing sales team and working with them on programs, pricing, goal-setting and overall Agronomy division strategy- Ongoing communication with sales team to monitor competitive products and marketing activities- Sourcing and marketing crop protection, fertilizer, seed and Precision Ag programs to area Ag growers- Establishing strategic marketing plans to achieve organization objectives for Agronomy services and products- Monitoring/Evaluating marketing activities to adjust marketing strategies to meet changing needs of area producers- Training operations personnel including safety training and government compliance training- Serving as liaison between Ag growers and suppliers, vendors and distributors to sales staff and employees- Keeping company owners up-to-date on current marketing trends, competitor activities in the area and other agronomic information- Contributing positively to entire organization teamThis Employer offers competitive base salary, bonuses and excellent benefits program and a family-friendly work atmosphere.???ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.?If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.To be considered for this position, please refer to the Job Order #?and contact:Dianne CountrymanHansen Agri-PlacementP.O. Box 1172Grand Island, NE 68802Phone:? 308/381-4815dianne@hansenagriplacement.com