Precision Ag Specialist

Enjoy helping farmers continue their legacy of reinvention and continuous improvement? Join Miller Sellner as a Precision Ag Specialist today!

Summary:

The Precision Ag Specialist applies technology to support customers in the optimization of their agricultural production. Incumbent works with vendors, coworkers (precision, sales, parts and service) and customers in use of technology, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). Activities include installation, training, troubleshooting, and support of technology, including guidance systems, yield monitors, planters, sprayers, data management and service tools. Incumbent is also responsible for providing excellent customer service and completing general duties to support the dealership.

Essential job functions:

• Perform all duties in a manner that promotes the professionalism, reputation, and core values of Miller Sellner
• Develop and analyze computer-based maps and images to support ag production
• Use geospatial technology to create sample grids
• Use global positioning systems (GPS) to improve and automate agricultural activities and processes
• Create yield maps based on harvester monitor data
• Draft and distributes reports of findings on field productivity and profitability
• Work with management to develop and execute precision agriculture farming marketing plan
• Work with other staff members on precision farming sales and on independent sales within the dealership’s assigned territory, including but not limited to demo programs on tractor/combine/planter deals
• Serve as technical specialist relative to the entire precision agriculture product line, conveying accurate information and providing excellent service and support to other staff members and customers on standard and escalated issues
• Provide training sessions for staff members and customers at clinics, events and/or farming field day(s) to showcase precision products
• Work with Parts Manager to control and track precision farming inventory
• Remain abreast of precision farming product offerings, new technologies, trends, and challenges, attending required training to provide educated recommendations to others
• Greet, assist and respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely, professional and positive manner
• Educate team members on relevant items associated with precision farming

Additional duties:

• Provide support to parts, service, and sales departments, as needed
• Follow safety and employment rules, regulations and protocols as outlined in manuals and handbooks
• Maintain all required certifications
• Provide regular and punctual attendance, seasonal overtime, and some flexibility in work schedule to meet customer and/or dealership needs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Miller Sellner reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in ag or precision technology, or related experience
• Three years of related experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of precision and/or agricultural activities and processes
• Self-starter with excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with GPS and agricultural hardware, software, systems, and applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to enhance communication, training and effective organization, analysis and management of data
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and insurability

Pay: From $52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person