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Land O'Lakes

Seed Sales Agronomist

Land O'Lakes, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

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Employer Industry: Agriculture and Seed Sales

Why consider this job opportunity

Base salary up to $161,520, with a target bonus of $40,000

Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a Fortune 250 company

Flexible remote work arrangement from a home-based office

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

Recognition as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

Serve as the primary resource for the sales team on technical seed portfolio strategy and execution

Plan and conduct local training sessions, conferences, and experiences to enhance seed positioning

Collaborate with Market Development Agronomist and Sales Development Managers to develop local selling tools

Oversee local on-farm trials and create demo designs for seed products

Conduct local needs assessments to forecast production needs and identify portfolio gaps

What is Required (Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a business-related field with 5+ years of industry experience

Proven experience in coaching, training, and executing technical agronomic decisions

Strong understanding of seed crop growth, development, and environmental factors affecting productivity

Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Must have a valid state driver’s license and be willing to travel up to 50%

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience in developing and educating others on agronomy products

Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions and adapt quickly to changes in the industry

Previous experience in sales roles within the agriculture sector

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