Senior Precision Agriculture Program Planner

PURPOSE OF POSITION:   As a Senior Precision Agriculture Program Planner - Training based out of our corporate office in Richmond, VA, you will develop, maintain and implement Precision Farming Programs through any applicable Southern States business operation.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Manage and grow the GrowMaster Training Program throughout the Southern States network.
• Develop and implement the curriculum and materials for Precision Ag products and services for sales and operation.
• Develop and implement the curriculum and materials for data management program training.
• Develop and implement KnowledgeMaster Precision Ag certification process
• Develop and implement GrowMaster Sprayer certification process.
• Trains and supports field staff on total software and equipment usage of the Precision Farming Programs.
• Develop and implement new and enhanced Precision Ag Programs to producers and growers.
• Maintains dialogue with Information Systems on technology needs to implement Precision Ag Programs.
• Frequently reviews the market, selects and recommends effective, usable software and equipment.
• Remains abreast of current competitive Precision Ag offerings.
• Seeks opportunity to apply the service for growth in seed, crop protectants, fertilizer, feed, petroleum and related services.
• Stays current with state of the art equipment used to perform Precision Ag Services.
• Review dealer equipment and makes recommendations as to type and replacement on an on-going basis.
• Develops, recommends and participates in promotion tactics: Brochures, presentations, meetings, events, how to sell the service, etc.
• Reviews and recommends growth opportunities throughout the territory.
• Recommends development of services through multiple distribution channels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree, bachelors or associates, in Crops Science, Business Management or applicable curriculum. (Associates degree would require more experience for consideration)
• Minimum of five years of experience in the Ag Technology industry
• CCA not required, but preferred
• High level of communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of ability to work in cross-functional groups.
• High level of innovation and problem solving
• Travel approximately 50%
• Provide after-hours and weekend support as needed.

Requires physical strength and dexterity to walk, stand, bend, climb, reach, stoop, twist and lift/carry 50 pounds. Vision, hearing and speech essential. Hand coordination to use computer. Requires a valid driver's license. While traveling may have contact with hazardous materials and drive/travel and work in adverse weather conditions.

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.