Grower Relationship Specialist

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.

3.    Characteristics for Success:

• 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
  1. Integrity
  2. Innovation
  3. Passion
  4. Adaptability
  5. Teamwork
  6. 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.