Help local growers succeed while building trusted relationships and delivering agronomic solutions that make a difference. Centra Sota Cooperative is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Crop Advisor to join our Agronomy team. This role partners with growers to provide agronomic recommendations, account management, and crop input solutions that improve productivity and profitability. The Crop Advisor serves as a trusted advisor by delivering exceptional service, industry expertise, and innovative agronomy solutions. Apply Today!
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Centra Sota Cooperative’s vision is to improve lives and create a more vibrant future for farmers, families, and communities in Central MN. We are a people-focused cooperative offering honest and helpful information, innovative products, and exceptional service from a reliable team of experts who care.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective grower customers.
- Provide agronomic recommendations and crop consultation services that improve customer profitability and productivity.
- Develop annual crop plans and recommend seed, fertilizer, crop protection, precision agriculture products, and related services.
- Identify opportunities to grow market share through prospecting, account planning, and customer development.
- Collaborate with operations and agronomy teams to deliver exceptional customer service.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in agronomy, agriculture sales, crop consulting, account management, or a related field.
- Strong agronomic knowledge and the ability to provide recommendations that support customer success.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and technology skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and learn agronomy software and precision agriculture tools.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, voluntary benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
- Company vehicle provided, including personal-use privileges in accordance with company policy.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge agronomy products and precision agriculture technology.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Why Centra Sota?
We are a people-focused cooperative dedicated to honest service, innovation, and supporting the communities we serve. You'll join a reliable team of experts who care about agriculture, teamwork, and doing what's right. If you're passionate about helping farmers succeed and building long-term customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Centra Sota Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [email protected]
Skills Required
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Strong teamwork, listening and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills and ability to learn operational computer programs
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must comply with driver qualification requirements and Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Ability to tolerate extended seasonal hours and frequently travel to customer sites (operate a vehicle)
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
- Strong technical competency and interest in precision agriculture technology
- Prior experience in an agricultural environment utilizing agronomy products and services
- Associates degree in a closely related field
- Previous experience utilizing Agvance
What We Do
Centra Sota Cooperative is a member-owned agricultural cooperative based in central Minnesota. It provides a wide range of products and services, including agronomy, energy (fuel and propane), feed and grain, country stores, and lawn care. The company focuses on serving farmers, families, and communities with a commitment to customer service, innovation, and supporting local member-owners.
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