Technical Services Representative - Great Lakes AgraQuest

AgraQuest, Inc. is currently seeking a Technical Services Representative to provide and manage technical
service and field development programs for AgraQuest, Inc. products, primarily in the Great Lakes
states. The position will support the Product Development and Sales organizations.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
? Support selected regional sales territories by providing technical information, training and
education to sales representatives.
? Participate with sales in team selling events (e.g., trade shows, distributor education) to
facilitate more effective selling.
? Develop effective working relationships with university researchers while providing education
about AQ company products, collaboration on field trials and securing recommendations where
appropriate.
? Develop effective working relationships with distributors, growers and consultants, while
providing product education and influencing buying decisions.
? Effectively communicate the AQ marketing department?s positioning of products to AgraQuest?s
sales team, as well as universities and industry.
? Communicate and work effectively across company departments, including, but not limited to
sales, marketing and technical services.
? Plan, design and execute research and demonstration field trials in support of sales, product
development and research.
? Effectively summarize and analyze field trial data followed by recommendations.
? Manage the administrative details associated with the field program including; ordering
materials, monitoring the field trials budget, submitting grants and invoices in a timely manner,
and submitting research reports.
? Maintain technical vitality by attending appropriate field days, professional and trade meetings
and when to AQ?s advantage, report the findings of results at scientific meetings.
? Communicate with technical services and sales counterparts to stay informed of new
opportunities, cooperate in a manner to advance AgraQuest business.
? Initiate communication with research when dealing with discovery?oriented projects to ensure
successful execution.
? Maintain effective working relationships with the Product Development Support Group
regarding field trials budgeting, invoicing and data analysis needs.
? Work with other functional groups within AQ to achieve objectives when necessary.
? Develop and maintain an effective network of contract and university researchers capable of
conducting quality field trials.
? Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Centers of Influence (COIs) that can
help advance AgraQuest objectives.
? When appropriate, participate in scientific, professional, and trade meetings to present
AgraQuest findings regarding our products and technology.
Educational Requirements and Job Experience:
? Master?s or post doc Ph.D. degree in Agriculture or related field of study.
? A minimum of three years related experience and/or training with a Master?s degree.
Knowledge:
? Research experience and familiarity with experimental design and statistical analysis.
? AgraQuest products and competitive products.
? Agricultural science principles.
? Basic mathematic principles.
? Microsoft 2007 suite of programs including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe.
Skills:
? Professional demeanor.
? Ability to clearly and convincingly communicate.
? Strong organizational and administrative skills.
? Strong time and territory management skills.
? Strong analytical capabilities.
? Evaluate product performance.
? Participate in public speaking events and ability to present and communicate data.
Abilities:
? Work Independently ? the remote nature of this work requires the individual to often work with
little or no supervision. He or she must understand the priorities of the position and execute
them effectively whether working alone or as part of a team.
? Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists.
? Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
? Multi?task and work in a fast paced environment.
? Effectively organize, prioritize and follow?up on work assignments.
? Maintain accurate records.
? Good communication skills.

Location:	1540 Drew Avenue Davis, CA 95618 United States