Wilbur-Ellis · 2 days ago
Sales Agronomist - Mt. Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$92K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expWilbur-Ellis is a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag, committed to investing in their employees and fostering a supportive work environment. The Sales Agronomist is responsible for managing existing customers and attracting new ones within the sales territory while providing agronomic guidance and maintaining profitable relationships.
AgricultureAnimal FeedChemicalRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new customers while managing and growing existing accounts to drive territory growth and profitability
Provide agronomic guidance to customers on product selection and use
Maintain strong, profitable relationships to become the market leader
Serve as a mentor to sales staff and a liaison with branch management, aligning strategies, goals, and execution plans
Manage support resources across nutrition, seed, branded products, and technology, ensuring successful implementation in the territory
Develop and execute annual business plans, including budgeting, forecasting, sales goals, and risk management in line with credit policies
Represent Wilbur-Ellis as the primary customer contact and ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in the agricultural industry
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Willingness to travel
Knowledge of agricultural production and practices with local crops, varying depending on the geography
Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)
Preferred
Agronomy/Agribusiness Degree preferred
You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
You have expertise in agronomic practices within the sales area
You have excellent written and oral communication skills
You're comfortable communicating to small and large groups
You have a detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects and customers simultaneously
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Vacation
Holidays
Health
Dental
Vision
Mental health
Retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k)
Company
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilbur-Ellis specializes in the marketing and distribution of agricultural products, animal nutrition, and specialty chemicals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
White Oak Commercial Finance
2025-07-07Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Michael Wilbur
Cavallo Ventures
Recent News
2025-09-29
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