Land O'Lakes, Inc. · 5 days ago
Seed Sales Agronomist
Dubuque, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expLand O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the business of food. The Seed Sales Agronomist serves as the local expert for seed products and agronomy tools, providing training and support to sales teams and retail sellers while assessing local product needs and facilitating on-farm trials.
AgricultureAnimal FeedFood DeliveryFood ProcessingNutrition
Responsibilities
Execute of Local Training and Communication Plans
Serve as the main resource for WinField United Commercial sales team and Market Development Agronomist on the technical seed portfolio strategy, communication, and execution
Plan and lead local experiences, conferences, and training courses to enhance WinField United’s seed position with internal staff and assigned retailers
Co-author and execute seed agronomy tactics based on business unit and retail account plans
Development of Local Seed Selling Tools
Work with Market Development Agronomist and Sales Development Managers to set overall business unit strategy for product focus, agronomic messaging, data collection, and coordination of cross-functional training
Incorporate national messaging of proprietary and partnered seed brands into local training and communication materials
Oversee the execution of local on-farm trials, create local Answer Plot demo designs, and partner with the Market Development Agronomist on content delivery
Local Needs Assessment
Partners with seed portfolio managers to identify gaps in the portfolio, provide market intel and forecast local production needs for their assigned areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in agriculture or business-related field with 5+ years of industry experience
Experience coaching, training and executing technical agronomic decisions, and developing and educating others on agronomy products
Understanding of seed crop growth and development and physiology for core crops relevant to geography as well as environmental & agronomic factors that influence crop productivity
Ability to create working relationships internally and externally while leading through influence at all levels in an organization
Ability to make sound and timely decisions. Experience demonstrating agility and leading/adapting quickly to change
Must have current and valid state driver's license
Ability to travel up to 50%, some evenings and weekends; may require working long hours during peak seasons
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Life & disability insurance
Education assistance
A 401k
A variety of well-being resources
Company
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Chief Technology Officer
Bill Pieper
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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