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Simplot Company · 1 day ago

Field Technician - Tallulah, LA

Tallulah, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. This role will partner with experienced Salespeople/Crop Advisors to support the sales effort and service activities while participating in a personalized training program to develop competencies in selling products and supplies to industry customers.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Participating in and making sales calls to new and existing customers

As appropriate for the business: blending, delivery, delivery/transport and setup of equipment, equipment maintenance, inventory management, sales planning, customer data management, etc

As appropriate for the business: Soil sampling, plant sampling, product testing, product applications, and field scouting in production agriculture areas. Assisting experienced salespeople/crop advisors with crop care/turf care activities to also include computer input of application tracking, scouting reports, and other spreadsheets as needed

Participation in educational opportunities as identified and assigned by management

Qualification

CCA/PCA certificationAgriculture knowledgeMarketing/selling experience4-wheel drive operationBasic computer knowledgeMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture

Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads

Strong communication and presentation skills and proven ability to work with others to accomplish objectives

Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs

Valid Driver's License

Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads

Preferred

Experience or college courses in Marketing/selling preferred

A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred

Company

Simplot Company

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Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.

Founded in 1929