Crop Protection Business Lead

Keystone Cooperative • Indianapolis, IN

5d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the internal coordination of Crop Protection Products & Services between the business director and the Keystone field team. Some of the responsibilities will be to support the regional agronomy teams by collaborating on marketing campaigns, executing stocking programs, managing inventory carry levels, analyzing market trends, and managing product lifecycles.

Requirements

• Demonstrate essential abilities including communications, customer focus, and decision making
• Basic agronomy knowledge and skills (insects, weed and disease identification, fertility)
• Strong understanding of CPP products (Adjuvants, Pesticides, Micronutrients, Stabilizers, Fungicides, etc)
• Financial knowledge including reading and understanding financial statements
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and on-call as business conditions warrant
• A blend of Product Knowledge/Market Awareness/Implementation
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Direct experience within the Crop Protection industry
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.

Responsibilities

• Supports Keystone Cooperative’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values
• Projects a positive attitude to customers, vendors and employees at all times
• Meet Crop Protection business goals
• Collaborate with Region Directors & Sales Leads on CPP planning and growth opportunities
• Assist the Region Directors & Sales Leads in the development of short- and long-term plans for the regions.
• Communicate CPP inventory levels, trends, and forecast updates to the regions
• Assist Region Directors & Sales Leads with the creation and maintenance of 6-, 12-, and 18-month forecasts
• Develop and foster relationships between agronomy locations and CPP manufacturers
• Communicate effectively with the procurement team and with local team to ensure proper margin opportunity captured
• Travel expectations minimum of 60% of the time within Keystone market

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

What This Job Offers

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