Stephen Moore

• Engaged directly with local agricultural stakeholders in Southwest GA, Alabama and Mississippi.
• Formulated and implemented territory strategies to boost sales within the territory
• Projected sales figures to achieve budget needs and synchronize logistics.
• Collaborated with marketing team to develop strategies for increasing customer base and retention.
• Partnered with MD and TD colleagues to launch new products to the marketplace.
• Analyzed competitor activities and pricing to develop effective counter-strategies.
• Attended trade shows, conferences, and other industry events to promote our vegetable portfolio.
• 2021 Commercial Excellence Award recipient

• Cultivated productive relationships with growers and shippers throughout the Eastern US.
• Developed layered sales processes, integrating growers with shippers.
• Directed financial planning, including budgeting and accounts receivable.
• Managed plant programs and greenhouse relations.

• Oversaw product development trials and organized customer field days.

• Assisted in the evaluation and selection of new varieties to commercialize.

• Assisted with management of a 700 acre vegetable farm in Southern Georgia.
• Provided recommendations for fertilizer and pesticide inputs based on crop scouting and nutrient analyses.
• Made decisions on irrigation scheduling and determined daily farm worker activities
• Monitored and verified adherence to food safety protocols.
• Participated in daily activities such as spraying, irrigating, and the operation and maintenance of farm equipment.

• Advised row crop and vegetable farmers in Southern Georgia on the nutritional needs of their crops based on soil and tissue test results.
• Worked to coordinate fertilizer deliveries and establish clear communication between retail operations and the farmers to ensure proper and timely application of fertilizer.

• Diagnosed and repaired agricultural equipment for established John Deere dealer in Georgia.
• Gained experience with precision agriculture products, including variable rate technology.
• Worked diligently to exceed customer satisfaction with products and services.

• Developed familiarity with procedures in vegetable greenhouse operations.
• Provided updates on plant health and germination to management.
• Transported and dispatched plant shipments to key Georgia growers.