Rocky Mountain Agronomics
Jr. Agronomist at Rocky Mountain Agronomics in Blackfoot, ID
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeBlackfoot, ID
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Junior Agronomist Company: Rocky Mountain Agronomics (RMA) Location: Blackfoot, ID (Service Area) Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Sales
About the Role
The Junior Agronomist is an agronomist-in-training who supports senior agronomists in serving RMA’s farmer customers through field work, product delivery, and sales support. The position reports to the Director of Sales Agronomy to support customer success, sales growth, and a strong pipeline of qualified agronomists. Key Responsibilities - Field Agronomy & Scouting: Conduct field scouting, soil and petiole testing, and regular field visits; document findings to identify crop issues (diseases, insects, weeds, and soil conditions).
- Customer & Sales Support: Join senior agronomists on customer visits, prepare quotes and product specifications, relay customer questions/concerns, and help schedule product delivery.
- Crop Planning & Recommendations: Assist in preparing crop rotation plans, updating field maps, analyzing field data, and learning to make sound agronomic recommendations consistent with RMA philosophies.
- Operations & Account Management: Support inventory planning through sales volume data, customer records, and account information; learn credit and accounts receivable practices.
- Field Days & Meetings: Attend mandatory monthly sales meetings (third Wednesday of each month), assist with technical presentations, farmer meetings, field days, and demonstration trial maintenance.
- Professional Growth: Complete a structured training and development plan to continuously expand your knowledge of agriculture, agronomy, sales, and RMA products.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related agricultural field.
- 0–2 years of experience in agronomy, crop production, or agricultural sales (internships, co-ops, and hands-on farm experience count).
- Professional Pesticide Applicator’s License, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to prioritize workload effectively amidst conflicting operational demands.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience with an agricultural retailer, cooperative, or agronomy service provider.
- Coursework or hands-on experience in potato or other irrigated row-crop production.
- Collaborative team player proficient with farm management software, GIS/mapping tools, CRM software, and Microsoft Office.
- Moderate travel required.
- Daily local travel by company vehicle to customer farms and fields within the service area.
- Occasional overnight travel for training, trade shows, and customer events.
Rocky Mountain Agronomics is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.