Agricultural Career Center
The Agricultural Career Center - presented by the Ohio AgriBusiness Association and Ohio's Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net - is Ohio's one-stop-shop for agriculture-related positions. Career seekers: explore open positions below.
Companies: Click here to submit your position or email your listing directly to Lauren Prettyman at lprettyman@oaba.net. Your position will be posted within 48 business hours and your listing will remain posted for up to 90 days.
Available Job Openings:
06/24/2024
PCT | Sunrise Technical Sales Lead - South
Sunrise Cooperative
Sunrise Cooperative is seeking highly motivated individuals for PCT | Sunrise Technical Sales Lead - South in Anna, Ohio.
PCT | Sunrise is a progressive crop technology (PCT) company that is locally owned by Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. PCT offers a product lineup that encompasses precise blends of starter fertilizers, foliars, finishers, adjuvants, bio-stimulants, micronutrients, seed treatments, herbicides and nitrogen stabilizers that contribute to healthy crops. PCT products are specially formulated to help improve plant health and enhance crop protection strategies at precise times throughout the growing season.
The PCT Technical Sales Lead role is responsible for being the support link between our sales organization and the PCT division. This role is a key member of the PCT Team, reporting to the Sales, Marketing and Strategy Lead. The PCT Technical Sales Lead will work closely with the Agronomy Division to drive PCT sales while upholding Sunrise Cooperative’s goals and values and result in profitability, increased market share and ultimately shared success for both the customer and Sunrise Cooperative. Excellent communication and organizational skills, business acumen, and exemplary work ethic are key attributes to this position.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Be the Technical Sales Lead for PCT | Sunrise for southern agronomy branch locations: South Charleston, Uniopolis, Starbuck, and Osgood
- Learn and understand all PCT products, become the PCT product expert
- Work closely with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) in the territory to understand the needs of the regions relevant to PCT
- Communicate the needs of the territory to the PCT Team
- Attend bi-weekly sales meetings, a minimum of one per month per location in person
- Accompany ASAs on farm calls to customers/prospects
- Spend a minimum of 3 days/week with ASAs in the territory on farm calls to customers/prospects
- Collaborate with the PCT Agronomist and PCT Research Agronomist to develop and rollout training curriculum to Agronomy Solutions Advisors (ASAs)
- Work with the PCT Research Agronomist to implement PCT plot protocol at plot locations in the territory
- Attend PCT Team meetings
Skills & Requirements
- Proven experience in a sales/agronomist role
- Strong understanding and passion for utilization of bio-stimulants and biologicals outside of traditional agriculture
- Passion for understanding crop nutrients and improving a farmer’s crop nutrient plan
- Proficient with MS Office programs (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
- High level of communication skills
- Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in relevant role in agriculture
- BS/BA (4-year degree from accredited university) preferred but not required • Some overnight travel required • Ability to lift 60 lbs
06/20/2024
Grain Originator
Centerra Co-op
Centerra Co-op, Inc. is seeking to hire a highly motivated individual for an Grain Originator in Ashland, Ohio.
Responsible for grain origination tasks related to purchasing grain from producers. Role includes customer service, networking and communicating with farmer producers and coordination with grain operations. Will work working closely with farmer producers to create and implement grain marketing strategies customized to the individual operation. Will be responsible for the execution and management of customer positions. The grain originator will also work closely with the merchandisers and other originators and be able to handle a variety of tasks. This position will operate collaboratively in a Centerra One environment that builds trust and provides excellent customer experience.
Primary Objectives & Responsibilities
- Plan, develop and implement grain origination strategies following Centerra Co-op‘s policies and procedures related to grain origination through phone calls or on farm visits with farmer producers.
- Coordinate strategies and communicate with marketing and grain operations regarding logistics.
- Communicate and promote Centerra Co-op origination programs.
- Communicate and discuss market news and marketing opportunities to farmer producers.
- Provide customer service and act as one of the primary contacts for customers, including resolving issues and complaints.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Ability and willingness to work long, varied hours as markets dictate.
- Requires strong decision-making skills and the confidence to act on them in a team environment.
- Ability to multitask and thrive in fast paced environment.
- Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in data entry, attention to detail is critical.
- Must have excellent communication skills (face-to-face, verbal, written, electronic).
- 2-5 years of experience in agribusiness, grain marketing or other applicable experience.
- High School or vocational/technical degree in a related field.
Interested candidates can click here to learn more and apply online.
06/20/2024
Director of Communications & Industry Engagement
Ohio Corn & Wheat
Ohio Corn & Wheat is seeking highly qualified, confident candidates who demonstrate experience as a spokesperson and substantial management experience for the Director of Communications & Industry Engagement. This position will lead all outward facing messaging of Ohio Corn & Wheat, develop marketing & communication strategies, manage our relationship with a PR firm, oversee the Manager of Communications and ensure that information released is consistent with the Ohio Corn & Wheat brand. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and is a member of the leadership team who sets the vision, strategy, and implements our goals for the betterment of Ohio’s corn and wheat industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a cohesive communication strategy
- Ensuring quality control of all information released
- Projecting a positive company image to the public
- Managing a communication budget
- Overseeing the manager of communication and contractors
- Crisis management and preemptive planning
What You’ll Do
- Lead strategy for grower communications about checkoff and association work
- Develop key messages for current issues in conjunction with national organization partners
- Serve as spokesperson for organization at grower events and with media
- Work collaboratively with the manager of communications to plan editorial calendar and ensure content is aligned with brand identity and strategic plan
- Manage consumer campaign projects led by OCW and/or industry partners
- Build campaigns to recruit and retain Association members
- Forge relationships with association sponsors
- Plan the organization’s annual Celebration, annual meeting, Farm Science Review presence, and other events for members
Critical Components for Success
- 10 years of experience preferably in marketing, communication, agricultural communication or public relations.
- Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Strong customer-centered relationship skills
- Ability to present and defend point-of-view constructively and persuasively with stakeholders
- Background and/or experience with Midwest grain production and how to connect with corn and wheat growers
- Excellent oral communication skills both in small groups and in front of larger audiences
- Demonstrated ability to develop successful marketing campaigns
- Strong time and project management skills
- Fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
- Enjoys forging new relationships
Role Execution and Compensation
- This position is a full-time, salaried position requiring 40+ hours a week. These hours will vary according to events, travel, and responsibilities to the association and checkoff boards. Occasional weekends and frequent travel are required.
- This position is primarily based in Ohio Corn & Wheat’s office in Delaware, Ohio, with some work being executed remotely.
- Compensation package includes competitive pay, dynamic work environment, retirement plan with options, insurance plan, and paid time off.
06/14/2024
Customer Business Advisor
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science is seeking to hire a highly motivated individual for a Customer Business Advisor in Northwest Ohio.
The Customer Business Advisor (CBA) is responsible for advising key growers on Bayer Crop Science products and technology as a local expert, while driving market share growth through adoption of Bayer products on the farm. Each CBA is responsible for an annual target achievement with assigned growers supporting National Brands and selling the total Bayer portfolio inclusive of Seed, Chemistry and Climate products and services.
This role will support the DEKALB/Asgrow brands for Northwest Ohio. Counties include: Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Union, Wood, Wyandot, Auglaize, Darke, Defiance, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Putman, Shelby, Van Wert
Primary Objectives & Responsibilities
- Work with (Field Sales Representatives ( FSRs) and Key Retailers to build a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan identifying 30-35 growers with greater than 3,500 acres of corn/soybean/cotton and other crops as regionally appropriate to achieve financial sales targets
- Build relationships with large growers by providing product selection and placement recommendations
- Provide agronomic whole farm solution support and advice (Seed, Chemistry, Digital Solutions and Services)
- Become a trusted advisor by keeping informed of agricultural research or whole farm methods, including responsibility of trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers
- Work collaboratively with Bayer Pod team members (other commercial employees in your geography) and various functions of Bayer’s Crop Science organization (Marketing, Product Supply, Sales, Market Development) to ensure targets are met
- Drive market share growth of Bayer products through regular sales calls to assigned growers in collaboration with retail and pod personnel
- CBA will be accountable to grower sales targets
- Think strategically and make recommendations to Sales and Marketing Leadership on innovative ways to further enhance business results
- Connect internally with company peers on programs, situations and issues to gain alignment and support to reach resolution
- Understand and influence growers business objectives including KPIs and any other relevant customer targets / measures
- Continually monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities and uncover any new issues or opportunities throughout the year
- Manage an annual SG&A budget and all program expenditures
- Travel approximately 60%
- The Customer Business Advisor (CBA) is responsible for advising key growers on Bayer Crop Science products and technology as a local expert,while driving market share growth through adoption of Bayer products on the farm
- Each CBA is responsible for an annual target achievement with assigned growers supporting National Brands and selling the total Bayer portfolio inclusive of Seed, Chemistry and Climate products and services
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in an agriculture related discipline, business appropriate related field
- Agility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, while balancing and building the dynamics of each relationship (customer focus)
- Ability to speak to company practices as it relates to current and future products as well as corporate initiatives ongoing
- Demonstrate strategic thinking capability in prior experience (using business insights to project decisions)
- Digital fluency with latest industry tools and a desire to make decisions using data to grow the business
- Strong analytical, influence and innovative sales and negotiation skills (documented ability to drive results)
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, as well as conflict management skills
- Ability to quickly build strategic relationships and influence customer behavior (internal and external)
- Position requires driving for the company that may fall under Dot/FMCSA jurisdiction. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales or marketing
- Master's in Agronomy preferred
- Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely preferred
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $87,674.06 to $131,511.08/yr. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
Interested candidates can click here for more information and to apply.
06/14/2024
Tech Agronomist
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science is seeking to hire a highly motivated individual for a Tech Agronomist in Northwest Ohio.
As a Technical Agronomist III, you will be responsible for the following counties in Northwest Ohio supporting the DEKALB/Asgrow brands: Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Union, Wood, Wyandot, Auglaize, Darke, Defiance, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Putman, Shelby, Van Wert. In this position, you will be the area sales team and product agronomic leader. You will be expected to help achieve or exceed the established regional and territory sales targets by enabling the sales team’s expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio.
Primary Objectives & Responsibilities
- Plan and Execute field scale testing programs including field testing of commercial Bayer seed products and Ground Breaker trials for new product launches from all platforms;
- Collaborate with Seed Dealers/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain and harvest trials;
- Provide technical support and training for seed dealers and Bayer sales team;
- Work with Bayer sales team to achieve local business objectives through technical support, consultation and training;
- Give seed dealer support provided strategically based on business priorities;
- Establish and execute effective communication and training strategies with Seed Dealers Provide technical information for seed, trait and chemistry products;
- Communicate agronomic positioning and benefits of seed and trait products and the benefits and uses of crop protection products;
- Develop and instill confidence in product recommendations and Tailored Solutions;
- Provide sales and business support;
- Create annual Agronomy Business Plan for communication/alignment with Sales Team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives;
- Care for area impact on business results for the Sales Team;
- Plan and execute tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives;
- Participate actively in local portfolio management and future year forecasting;
- Assume Sales Team and/or Agronomy Team project leadership role(s);
- Build profile as technical expert in territory;
- Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key third party stakeholders;
- Be compliant with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies;
- Be responsible of product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory;
- Maintain key customer and stakeholder relationships and company image;
- Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 7,500 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
- Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related discipline;
- Experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (a bag of seed);
- Valid driver’s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.) and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
- Possess a DOT Driver medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least seven years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles or Master’s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least four years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles or Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline with at least three years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles;
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $91,135.38 to $136,703.06. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
Interested candidates can click here for more information and to apply.
04/23/2024
Feed Mill Operator
Nature Pure, LLC
Join our team at the Nature Pure Feed Mill in Raymond, Ohio. Manufacture feed with our computer automation systems that you work with to receive ingredients, grind grains, and mix feed. Take care of housekeeping activities, maintenance and repair of equipment, and quality checks on feed and ingredients. Operate a forklift, skid steer, and boom lift. You must be able to lift 60 pounds and climb ladders and corn legs up to 135 feet. Knowledge of feed manufacturing equipment operation and maintenance preferred but we will train the right candidate. The Operator is responsible for compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal policies, laws and regulations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Specific job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manufacture feed using computer automation systems
- Receive ingredients, grind grains, and mix feed
- Perform quality checks on feed and ingredients
- Comply with all company policies, including, quality assurance policies, standard operating procedures, current good manufacturing practices, and all local, state, and federal laws, and regulations
Skills & Experience
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
- Knowledge of feed manufacturing equipment operation and maintenance is preferred, but will train the right candidate
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Climb ladders and corn legs up to 135 feet
- Operate a forklift, skid steer and boom lift
- Work 50-60 hours per week during busy seasons
- High school degree, G.E.D, or equivalent experience
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- This position is physically located in central Ohio and no relocation is offered
Compensation & Benefits
- $19.50/hour plus .50 increase after probationary period
- Dental insurance Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
