Crop Advisor

WHO WE ARE

 

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Crop Advisor is responsible for providing additional services from Helena to the growers.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

 

• Scouts crops to indicate if pest populations could cause an economic loss to the crop.
• Scouts fields once a week to determine pest and beneficial populations.
• Makes recommendations for chemicals.
• Conducts seed and chemical test plots throughout the territory.
• Compiles data and assists in the sale of products with an emphasis on seed and proprietary products.
• Assists retail customers with their agronomic needs and sells products profitable to Helena, both proprietary and basic supplier.
• Evaluates soil and makes fertility recommendations.
• Provides technical training to growers through group meetings, data, test plots, etc.
• Provides technical training to branch employees to increase Helena and basic supplier product sales.
• Promotes, trains and assists the sales teams with customer recommendations on fertility, seed selection and pesticides used specifically in their area.
• Serves as a liaison between extension and governmental agencies for programs and agriculture and agronomic direction.
• Samples soil and summarizes each field for the growers throughout the off-season. This summarization will help the farmer better understand some possible reasons for problems. Offers recommendations for prevention of these problems.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture is required.
• Two years of experience with weed and insect control with knowledge of fertility and crop variety selection is required.

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

 

Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

 

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand