Technical Field Agronomist

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

2d • $91,110 - $144,680 • Remote

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Field Agronomist serving the Northern Plains area. This position would be home office based within the service area. This role serves as the interface between the Commercial and R&D organizations. In addition, this individual is responsible for implementing district strategy with selected retail accounts within the Crop Protection Business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with demonstrated capabilities is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of six (6) years of field experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Agronomy and business experience in relevant geography.
• Good listener and interpreter of views from a wide range of inputs.
• Strong communication skills to transfer knowledge across the network and within the region.
• The ability to establish sustainable business relationships; identify processes to further joint partnerships and managing thorough business plans are required abilities and skills.
• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to position full Corteva Crop Protection portfolio including industry-leading corn, soybean herbicide solutions, nitrogen maximizers, plant health and trait technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills- verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate across diverse functions e.g., Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Legal.
• Strong self-directing skills, ability to work effectively with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills; PowerPoint, Word, Excel, sales reporting.
• Innovative in focus.
• Ability to solve problems or capitalize on opportunities without guidance.
• Capable of prioritizing and implementing action against key objectives.

Responsibilities

• Local collector and interpreter of the technical needs of users, influencers, channel partners, and Corteva Crop Protection sales team regarding products.
• Translate local needs into questions to be answered by projects and communicates inputs to Field Scientists for marketing for awareness.
• Support district sales goals of existing products by providing technical and sales support.
• Support the development of the sales organization through training, coaching, and best practice improvement for trainees experienced hires and experienced territory managers in Crop Protection.
• Support local sales team with sales and product training for new and experienced sales representatives.
• Work with Technology Transfer to transform the information generated by Field Scientists and R&D into applicable information for the commercial organization.
• Facilitate the coordination and implementation of Tech Transfer training for new Territory Managers through serving on the Tech Education Network team.
• Manage technical training for key distributors.

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