Sales Field Agronomist - Southwest WI

Corteva Agriscience • NA-US-WI-Virtual Office, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Sales Field Agronomist serving Southwest Wisconsin (Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Sauk & Vernon counties). If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities. Candidate should reside within the territory. If you have a passion for providing solutions to growers and developing and leading a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of agronomy sales experience, educating and empowering individuals is preferred.
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production experience is desired.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and exhibit professional agronomy salesmanship; Effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and value-added negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Pioneer Agents for both existing customers and prospects.
• Educate and empower our Pioneer agency network to deliver a best-in-class grower experience rooted in sound agronomic advice and optimized product management.
• Lead local trials and agronomy communications plan to support grower education and sales growth.
• Support onboarding and agronomic development of high-quality, professional sellers to deliver a differentiated customer experience and sustained market share growth.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
• Leverage the complete Corteva portfolio, including seed, seed treatment, digital tools, crop protection, biologicals and more to deliver a comprehensive and differentiated offering.
• Model the way in demonstrating integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration.
• Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
• Advocate for break through ideas and solutions up and down the chain of command.
• Anticipate market opportunities and threats, and position your sales team to react, adapt and overcome.
• Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

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