Field Development Representative

A member of the AgJobNetwork is currently looking for a field development representative in the pacific northwest.  This looks like a great opportunity for someone that lives in this area, has presentation experience, can handle themselves well with customers, and has a zest for product development.  You'll have an opportunity to delve into product positioning....HOW COOL!?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop technical and market product positioning, supporting the Sales and Marketing functions

Design, execute and manage sales support / field demonstration programs to meet technical needs of the market.

Design, execute and manage product development programs to meet timely commercialization of new products / new product uses

Lead technical aspects of commercial product stewardship

Coordinate and manage technical product databases 

Field Development Representative

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong knowledge of crop protection products and markets

Prior experience in coordination and execution of field development trials

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills 

Strong interpersonal, team building and collaborative abilities

Project management competence

A knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements

EDUCATION:

B.S., preferred or PCA License with significant experience

Cost Accountant - Washington

Cost Accountant - #1257 – Pasco, WA Any accountants out there in the Northwest part of the United States? This would be a great opportunity with room to grow. Good company, great location, excellent job - if accounting is your thing! Read on to learn more.

Role Purpose –

To assist the Cost Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate cost of sales, inventory balances and accurate variance information.

Accountabilities -

• Compile various data for analysis and reconciliation distribution: outside purchase variances, yield variances, grower advances, operational volumes and transaction history. • Prepares journal entries; maintains and reconciles ledger accounts. • Set up all costing standards in SAP. • Assist with the annual budget and quarterly estimates. • Cost and maintain all LSV or SSV materials for seed treat and pack. • Calculates and analyzes performance measures and KPI’s. • Review grower advances/payments. • Reconcile various general ledger accounts. • Input and monitor treat/pack materials received and transferred; coordinate quarterly treat/pack cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory process. • Prepare miscellaneous invoices. • May do analysis and prepare special reports. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities –

Critical knowledge • High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Accounting or three (3) to five (5) year’s comparable accounting experience. BA preferred.

Critical experience • Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications preferred).

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Ability to manage and organize time. • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. • Ability to demonstrate accuracy and dependability in working with mathematical calculations. • Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. • Employs problem-solving skills. • Organized and detail oriented.

Critical leadership capabilities • Decisive • Trusted • Customer-Focused • Results-Oriented • Communicative • Team-Oriented • Innovative

Additional Information –

Physical demands of the essential functions: None

Working conditions while performing essential functions: Normal office environment

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Summer Internship - Communications Intern

Here is a really great internship for someone looking to spend the summer in D.C.  The last AgJobNetwork member that applied for an internship on here got the gig.  I highly recommend you give this one a chance - especially if you're a talented Ag Comm up and coming all star!

Position Title/Summary	Summer Communications Intern
Recruiter's Name *	Marri Carrow
Email *	mcarrow@grains.org
Industry *	Ag Exports
Company *	U.S. Grains Council
Where to call you.	(202) 326-0628
Career Website	http://www.grains.org
Title: Summer Communications Intern Dates: May-August 2009 (Negotiable) Reports To: Manager of Communications Summary: The U.S. Grains Council Communications department seeks a graphic design student looking to add professional work examples to their portfolio while gaining a wealth of information in the U.S. agriculture trade field. Stipend: Negotiable Company: The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products. Founded in 1960, the Council is a private, non-profit organization with nine international offices and programs in more than 50 countries. Its unique membership includes producer organizations and agribusinesses with a common interest in developing export markets. Duties: 1) Annual Report and Directory: Design the Council’s Annual Report and Directory covers and all corresponding pages. Selected candidate will be responsible for the layout of the report utilizing articles written by the USGC communications department. Both projects must be completed within the timeframe of the internship. 2) 50th Year Anniversary: Coordinate the collection and management of historical artifacts that will be utilized for the commemorative art display currently underway. Both projects must be completed upon departure. 3) Additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: 1) Must have excellent graphic design skills including artistic ability; 2) Good organization skills and ability to prioritize workflow; 3) Must be able to multitask and meet strict project deadlines; and 4) Maintain excellent interpersonal skills having the ability to work well with others. Preferred Qualifications: Background in agriculture. How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, three references and three graphic design samples to: Marri Carrow Manager of Communications U.S. Grains Council 1400 K St. N.W., Suite 1200 Washington, D.C. 20005
Apply To:	Marri Carrow

Media Communications Director (All Star) -Washington D.C.

Media Communications Director (Business Litigation/Issues Manager I) – Washington, DC – 1182

Role Purpose
This position is primarily responsible for building and managing relationships with business media consistent with the Investor Relations strategy; responsible for providing strategic communications counsel and support for litigation matters and for managing business-related issues.
Accountabilities
• Responsible for building and managing relationships with business media 
• Responsible for working with legal team and Basel on litigation matters and implementing communication strategies.
• Develop media strategy based on the growth initiatives to advance the company’s reputation
• Participate, as needed lead, issues management initiative; support the crisis communications team.
• Serve as the clearinghouse for media relation/issue management teams’ written materials, and responsible for coordinating global approval of marketing teams’ news releases.
• Administer the corporate giving program to advance the company’s reputation.
• Responsible for corporate media relations coordination between NAFTA businesses and Basel media relations office, particularly press release process.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities -

Critical knowledge

Minimum BA degree in communications or related field. Knowledge of business media; knowledge of internal/external sources to accomplish communications goals; knowledge of the ag chem industry; responsible for corporate media relations coordination between NAFTA businesses and Basel media relations office, particularly press release process. corporate communications/media relations best practices and requirements; understand of how the public perceives Syngenta’s products and their potential to impact the environment.

Critical experience

Minimum 5 years corporate communications experience with financial communications familiarity; business media contacts; media relations and crisis communications experience. Experience in counseling management on critical/sensitive issues. Experience in managing projects, budgets and vendors. Agriculture industry experience preferred.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities 
The candidate must have the following competencies:
• Superior written/oral communications skills
• Ability to communicate in a sometimes hostile environment and remain calm
• Organization skills – ability to remain focused and motivated while coordinating several projects at once and flexibility to deal with demanding deadlines and ability to shift priorities easily
• Managing diversity - ability to build rapport with a wide variety of internal and external audiences (media)
• Team and Results orientation -Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high performance in a matrixed environment. 
• Ability to identify, secure and manage high value consultants and vendors for optimal results. Able to influence without authority.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information in a professional manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment.

Additional Information 
• Integrity and Trust- Seen as direct, truthful individual. Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Able to keep confidences. Admits mistakes.
• Functional/Technical Skills- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Flexibility to deal with demanding media deadlines and needs of internal "customers"; high professionalism and good judgment skills; ability to build rapport with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Successfully generate media coverage on the company’s strategy thought leadership position. Maintain well-established media relationships to the point where story ideas are routinely shared. Effectively manage litigation issues with internal teams.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

General Manager - Washington

Position:  General Manager

Location: Grange Supply, Inc, D.B.A. Co-op Supply, Marysville, Wash.

Highlights: This position will report to the Board of Directors.  The General Manager will be responsible to oversee all co-op operations, as well as promoting the goals and vision of the co-op. The goal of the General Manager in all activities will be to promote team work and progressive opportunities that create valuable choices for the patrons, members, and employees of the cooperative. Co-op Supply, Inc is a very financially sound cooperative with an excellent track record, having sales greater that $9,000,000.  The co-op has 4 profitable retail locations,  selling large animal feeds, pet feed and supplies, hardware, wood pellets and logs, agricultural fencing and farm supplies. Marysville is located in beautiful Western Washington, ½ hour north of Seattle. Co-op Supply is looking for an individual who can demonstrate management level experience and has a background in operating a successful business. Retail experience would be preferred. The successful candidate must have an open and receptive attitude with exceptional communication skills.   Send resumes to:  Ed Gunderson, CHS Business Solutions. Email: ed.gunderson@chsinc.com For more information call:  509-899-2424

General Manager - Washington

Position:  General Manager

Location: Grange Supply, Inc, D.B.A. Co-op Supply, Marysville, Wash.

Highlights: This position will report to the Board of Directors.  The General Manager will be responsible to oversee all co-op operations, as well as promoting the goals and vision of the co-op. The goal of the General Manager in all activities will be to promote team work and progressive opportunities that create valuable choices for the patrons, members, and employees of the cooperative. Co-op Supply, Inc is a very financially sound cooperative with an excellent track record, having sales greater that $9,000,000.  The co-op has 4 profitable retail locations,  selling large animal feeds, pet feed and supplies, hardware, wood pellets and logs, agricultural fencing and farm supplies. Marysville is located in beautiful Western Washington, ½ hour north of Seattle. Co-op Supply is looking for an individual who can demonstrate management level experience and has a background in operating a successful business. Retail experience would be preferred. The successful candidate must have an open and receptive attitude with exceptional communication skills.  

Send resumes to:  Ed Gunderson, CHS Business Solutions. Email: ed.gunderson@chsinc.com