Technical Agronomy Lead

AgState•Cherokee, IA

About The Position

AgState is seeking a Technical Agronomy Lead to provide strategic leadership and direction for its agronomy programs, services, and technology initiatives. The role develops and executes strategies to strengthen agronomy services, advance precision agriculture and digital capabilities, improve operational effectiveness, and drive sustainable business growth. It collaborates with leaders across sales, operations, technology, and external partnerships to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and deliver measurable results. AgState operates more than 33 locations throughout Northwest Iowa and provides agronomy, grain, feed, and energy products and services. The organization emphasizes safety, growth, innovation, and excellence. The Technical Agronomy Lead is also expected to promote AgState's RISE values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence and align initiatives with business objectives, operational priorities, safety, and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Technology, Precision Agriculture, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in agronomy, precision agriculture, agricultural technology, technical agronomy services, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, programs, business functions, or significant cross-functional initiatives.
Experience influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels and building effective working relationships across departments.
Proven experience developing and implementing strategies, managing projects and budgets, and evaluating business opportunities.
Experience evaluating, implementing, and driving adoption of technology solutions.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic initiatives that advance AgState's agronomy business, strengthen service offerings, and support long-term organizational goals.
Provide leadership and direction for agronomy programs, precision agriculture initiatives, digital platforms, and emerging agricultural technologies.
Identify opportunities to improve agronomic services, enhance customer value, increase efficiency, and support profitable business growth.
Lead, develop, and support teams while building collaboration across agronomy sales, operations, technology, and other business functions.
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative agricultural solutions for their potential value and application within AgState.
Oversee evaluation, implementation, and adoption of technology solutions that improve agronomic recommendations, customer service, and business performance.
Establish measurable goals, performance indicators, and implementation plans to evaluate agronomy programs and services.
Manage budgets, projects, and resources; evaluate technology investments and develop business cases to support strategic decisions.
Analyze complex information, identify business opportunities and challenges, and provide recommendations to leadership.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, technology providers, industry partners, and other external organizations.
Develop and deliver training, presentations, and communications that support understanding and adoption of agronomy programs, services, and technologies.
Ensure agronomy initiatives align with AgState's business objectives, operational priorities, and commitment to safety and customer service.
Demonstrate and promote AgState's RISE values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence in leadership responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.