Client Rep / Field Technician

Primary Responsibilities:
The objective of this entry level position is to represent and sell SGS agricultural services’ current and prespective clients, as well as performing field duties throughout the crop season in Wisconsin and Illinois. Employee residence within southern Wisconsin, but reporting to 117 E. Main St. Toulon IL 61483

Reporting to:Branch manager.

Specific Responsibilities:
Field duties: • Represent SGS Inland Services Agricultural Laboratories to existing and prospective clients during completion of sampling, auditing, and other professional services. • Attend Farm Shows and regional meetings.• All related activities for GPS soil sampling according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) guidelines. • Encourage Ag Chemical dealers, crop insurers and growers to use grid sampling to make informed fertility decisions.• Sample for plant tissue, forage, and manure testing.Research: • Work within SOP guidelines to complete any needed objectives at SGS research locations.Scouting/Audits:• Work within SOP guidelines to complete crop scouting and audits duties as assigned.Read, comprehend and become functional in fertilizer and soil fertility based recommendations per the IL Agronomy Handbook.Other duties as assigned.

Profile:
Prefer a Degree (2 or 4 year) in Agronomy or related field or two years of relevant experience.

Skills:
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, along with ability to sell services • Excellent organizational and time management skills required. • Must be a self starter with the ability to work independently• Must be proficient in MS Office.• Must be detail oriented.• Must have general knowledge of GIS/GPS.

Additional Information:
Time commitments for this position will be allocated approximately as follows:• 70 percent Field Duties and maintenance• 30 percent Scouting/Audits/Research• Ability to lift and carry 70 pounds and work in a variety of conditions.• Ability to drive off road vehicles.• Ability to read maps to locate fields.• Valid driver’s license required.• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. • SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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