Senior Sales Agronomist - Mt. Vernon, WA

Wilbur-Ellis • Mount Vernon, WA

8d • $92,400 - $123,220

About The Position

The Sr. Sales Agronomist is responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assisting customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintaining and developing profitable customer relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the agricultural industry
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of agricultural production and practices with local crops, varying depending on the geography
• Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid).

Nice To Haves

• Agronomy/Agribusiness Degree preferred
• You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
• You have expertise in agronomic practices within the sales area
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills
• You’re comfortable communicating to small and large groups
• You have a detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects and customers simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers while managing and growing existing accounts to drive territory growth and profitability.
• Provide agronomic guidance to customers on product selection and use.
• Maintain strong, profitable relationships to become the market leader.
• Serve as a mentor to sales staff and a liaison with branch management, aligning strategies, goals, and execution plans.
• Manage support resources across nutrition, seed, branded products, and technology, ensuring successful implementation in the territory.
• Develop and execute annual business plans, including budgeting, forecasting, sales goals, and risk management in line with credit policies.
• Represent Wilbur-Ellis as the primary customer contact and ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k).
• Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.
• Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees