Agronomy Enablement Director (Remote, Data-Driven)

Simplot Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company seeks a senior agronomy leader to drive strategy and build a high-performing team, delivering science-based, data-driven solutions that support commercial objectives across South Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.

You will oversee the SGS MAP program, guide agronomic innovation initiatives, validate products and digital technologies, and develop advanced technical training for field teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agronomy or related field; PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive agronomic experience.
• Experience leading agronomic programmes, research initiatives, or innovation efforts.
• Proven ability to mentor technical talent.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and execute the strategic direction for Agronomy and Innovation initiatives across the division, ensuring alignment with commercial goals and customer needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing agronomy enablement team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and capability development.
• Oversee the SGS MAP (Maximizing Agronomic Performance) program and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of agronomic innovation initiatives, including products, fertiliser programs, and digital agriculture technologies.
• Drive scientific validation and field adoption of emerging technologies through research partnerships, field trials, and agronomic performance evaluations.
• Develop and deliver advanced technical training that enhances agronomic expertise, consultative selling skills, and customer-focused solution development.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, researchers, industry organisations, and private consultants to strengthen Simplot's technical leadership and industry influence.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and oversight for crop claims, agronomic recommendations, and operational processes to ensure integrity, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with commercial leaders to identify opportunities that improve customer outcomes, drive sales growth, and support division objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Agronomy expertise

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Agronomy

PhD preferred

Equivalency of education and industry experience

Job description

The Simplot Company seeks a senior agronomy leader to drive strategy and build a high-performing team, delivering science-based, data-driven solutions that support commercial objectives across South Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.

You will oversee the SGS MAP program, guide agronomic innovation initiatives, validate products and digital technologies, and develop advanced technical training for field teams.