Biostimulant Product Agronomist

Sipcam Agro USA • Remote (CA, US), CA

21h • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated, experienced professional to drive the growth of Sipcam Agro’s biostimulants and differentiated products by partnering with key customers, influencers, and the Sipcam Agro sales team. This person will act as a technical sales expert to promote product adoption and share insights on sustainable trends, cropping solutions and emerging technologies. This person will engage with Retail-agronomists, PCA’s, growers, and consultants to build demand and position the targeted portfolio in a customer value-added manner. Lead key retail and distributor locations in creating demand and supporting demonstration projects in collaboration with account managers and leadership to achieve business goals. Execute programs supporting both current and future sales initiatives. Ideal candidate will be located in California.

Requirements

• Strong agronomy skills
• Technical selling and field demonstration experience, including plot trial setup and evaluation
• Proven ability to create demand through non-price value-based creation
• Strong cross-collaboration skills in working with sales account managers and leaders, to deliver the business plan
• Excellent communication, reporting, organizational, and presentation skills
• Strong business planning and understanding of distribution system and selling techniques
• 5 - 10 years in field sales/agronomy with ag distributors, retail and growers focused on biostimulants or value added, differentiated product concepts
• In-depth agronomy, soil fertility, and plant science knowledge
• Sales skills with retail, distribution, and growers
• BS, MS, or MBA in Agriculture (weed science, entomology, plant physiology, plant pathology, or agronomy), Business, or Economics
• Up to 70% travel; must maintain an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions
• Mechanical inclinations to support drones and basic servicing
• Ability to obtain drone use and licensing

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of Sipcam Agro’s biostimulants and differentiated products by partnering with key customers, influencers, and the Sipcam Agro sales team.
• Act as a technical sales expert to promote product adoption and share insights on sustainable trends, cropping solutions and emerging technologies.
• Engage with Retail-agronomists, PCA’s, growers, and consultants to build demand and position the targeted portfolio in a customer value-added manner.
• Lead key retail and distributor locations in creating demand and supporting demonstration projects in collaboration with account managers and leadership to achieve business goals.
• Execute programs supporting both current and future sales initiatives.
• Drive product adoption with customers through showcasing agronomic benefits that build and close Sipcam commercial sales.
• Create demand through non-price value-based creation.
• Collaborate with sales account managers and leaders to deliver the business plan.
• Support technical development and customer engagement activities using drones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level