Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist (Virginia)

Corteva Agriscience; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist for Northern and Eastern Virginia. This remote role involves developing agronomic strategies, conducting training, and supporting product management efforts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy and extensive experience in the field. Join a company committed to innovation and making a positive impact on agriculture.

Benefits

Health benefits from day one

Four weeks of paid time off

Parental leave of at least 16 weeks

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Five years of agronomy experience required.
• Strong agronomic knowledge essential.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop agronomic plot and training plans for Pioneer product lines.
• Deliver structured training on product management to sellers.
• Assist in resolving customer service issues regarding product performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Influence

Crop Production Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Agronomy

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If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience! We have an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist serving Northern and Eastern Virginia. If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and supporting a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the geography listed above. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

What You'll Do

• Develop annual agronomic plot and training plans for both internal and external audiences within assigned territories for Pioneer product lines, including corn, canola, and soybeans.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of product management information to assigned territories that optimizes Pioneer seed products by environment and management to drives sales.
• Deliver “Train the Trainer” activities and content on product knowledge and innovative agronomy for corn, canola, and soybean.
• Provide structured product management training to sellers (primarily retail) that enables them to improve Pioneer seed positioning with growers. Coordinating field training by territory with CORE plots will help provide retail with local training by environment x management for retail locations.
• Coordinate information/notes and observations related to the performance and management of Pioneer brand seed products including Product Knowledge Plot (PKP) programs.
• Implement Pioneer brand plot strategy to support sales efforts as well as reinforce product understanding within assigned territories.
• Develop and implement NA and Southern agronomic strategy to assist with driving customer influence to help bring agronomic topics forward within assigned territories.
• Assist retail by supporting key grower calls to drive demand of Pioneer products assisting with product placement and positioning on the farm
• Assist in resolving customer service calls involving product performance and/or agronomic issues when unable to be resolved by local sales teams.
• Deliver pertinent agronomy communications to the market to support Corteva products and drive agronomy knowledge
  
  

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required. A Master's Degree in Agronomy or equivalent is preferred.
• Five (5) years of agronomy experience and proven abilities
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, and influence
• Strong agronomy and knowledge of crop production practices
• Ability to pass a driving record background check
  
  

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• 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
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
  
  

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $ to $.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Farming

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