Ag Optimization & Technology Specialist - Jobs in Vermilion

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Job Title: Agricultural Optimization and Technology SpecialistJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeBranch: Vermilion ABReporting To: AOS ManagerTechnology is continuously changing the agricultural landscape in new and exciting ways. If you are looking to take your agricultural/machinery background to the next level then RME has the opportunity for you.The Agricultural Optimization and Technology Specialist (AOS) is a member of a field team who supports the retail sales team for whole goods agriculture equipment. The Agricultural Optimization and Technology Specialist will also provide precision farming and application expertise to RME #39;s customer base and be the#39;go-to #39; person at the dealership.Responsibilities:

• The specialist will lead the optimization product (precision) business activities for our core Ag products;
• Have significant insight and understanding of the market in your area and communicate market information as needed to staff in order to increase market share and profitability in territory;
• Evaluate customer equipment needs and proactively propose effective solutions;
• Work closely with field support teams, service managers, and sales managers/staff to address the needs of customers;
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues including but not limited to displays, GPS/GLONASS, application control, accu and row guidance, telematics, precision harvesting systems, section control, mapping, and variable rate in cab technology and determine if field visits are required to resolve concerns through field validation / testing on outstanding product issues;
• Be an active and highly visible participant in precision agriculture industry groups and events and keep abreast of competitive activity and competitive precision products and technology;
• Employee must adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety standards. The company is committed to the protection and wellness of its employees.
• Receive full scale training through hands on and electronic means provided by RME and our vendors;
• Understand proper machine settings for application conditions/crops and provide recommendations based on analyzed information gathered direct from the relevant machines;
• Provide on and off-farm support for to customers as well as be a training resource to fellow specialists and sales professionals

Requirements:

• Some knowledge and experience with AFS/PLM and other precision products and systems including but not limited to: set up and maintenance of GPS/GLONASS application control, guidance, telematics, precision systems, section control, mapping, and variable rate in cab technology;
• 2-4 yrs. experience in an agriculture-related role;
• Technical and operational competency with agricultural equipment;
• A positive customer oriented attitude and the ability to work with a wide range of personality types;
• Flexibility of working hours during seeding, spraying and harvest;
• An ability to work in a group environment with the customer needs at the forefront of all decision

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with flexible plans to suit your needs, along with an employee RRSP matching plan to all full-time employees. We are committed to empowering and investing in our employees to build and maintain relationships with the communities and businesses we serve, which is why we offer competitive salaries across all positions and family health days-six paid personal days for all employees each year.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. We regret that we cannot accept phone calls regarding the status of an application.