What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grower Relationship Specialist position at Beck's Superior Hybrids?
This position facilitates the success of Beck’s Soybean and Wheat Grower Program and provides high quality seed for conditioning.
As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
- Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
- 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
- Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More
Responsibilities
- Receive soybeans and wheat delivered for seed.
- Assist in taking calls from soybean and wheat growers.
- Help set up inspections of soybeans and wheat seed field.
- Perform inspections of fields as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and current growers.
- Assist in all aspects of grower relations including contracts, acreage allocation, and field quality issues as they arise throughout the season.
- Assist in training and educating growers in the policies and procedures required in seed production to provide highest quality seed.
- Collaborate with various agencies to assure all standards are met for seed quality.
- Maintain current knowledge on planting and harvesting practices as well other environmental issues related to all phases of seed production such as disease, insects, weeds, etc.
- Support the Soybean and Wheat Grower Director or Production Location Manager in functions as needed.
- Perform other related duties as may be required by the Soybean and Wheat Grower Director or Production Location Manager.
Job Requirements
1. Education and training:
- Bachelor of Science in an agricultural related field preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy preferred.
- CDL or Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.
2. Technical knowledge:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess positive attitude.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Basic computer and current software skills.
- Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
- Ability to look at situations from several points of view
- Has a positive attitude
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Passion
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Ability to exercise judgment
4. Travel and hours of work:
- Overnight travel may be required based on project needs at Beck’s regional locations and may vary in duration of time.
5. Experience:
- One to two (1-2) years’ experience in field planting.
6. Physical Demands
- Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.
** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.