Sales Agronomist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AgState is seeking a Sales Agronomist in Holstein, IA to drive growth by delivering expert agronomic service and solutions to our farming customers. You will build strong customer relationships, assess field data, and recommend products and practices that enhance yield and profitability.

The role emphasizes customer experience, safety, and a team-focused culture with comprehensive benefits. Strong communication and field support are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus but not required.
• Must have a valid IA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor to product management for introducing new products/services to growers.
• Perform sales calls on current and prospective customers.
• Consult with growers on product quality/standards and applications needed.
• Demonstrate sound agronomic skills.
• Interpret soil tests and nutrient maps.
• Build fertility recommendations based on data.
• Conduct weed, insect, and plant disease identification.
• Build pesticide recommendations based on growth stage and pest pressure.
• Know seed genetics and suitable hybrids.
• Develop action plans to grow targeted customers' business.
• Present products, services, and added value to customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Agronomy knowledge

Customer service

Field consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Full Time Sales Holstein, IA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1462

We are currently seeking a Sales Agronomist! Do you have a passion for sales, servicing growers, and have a strong agronomic background? Are you competitive with a high drive to yield strong results? Do you love Agriculture and love to be on the cutting edge? Join our sales team today!

We are seeking a motivated individual who will be responsible, under the direction of the VP of Agronomy, for establishing professional customer relationships with an emphasis creating tremendous customer experience while focusing on business growth. This position will focus on service to increase value to the customer's total business and provide solutions to agronomy and crop production challenges.

This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in working with agriculture and providing exceptional customer service to our producers. You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serving as an advisor to product management with the sole objective of assisting their efforts in incorporating new products or services that would be of benefit to our growers. Mentoring the introduction of these new products to the entire sales organization.
• Performing sales calls on current and prospective customers.
• Consulting with growers working in the field on their product quality/standards and applications needed in their operation.
• Demonstrate sound agronomic skills.
• Interpreting soil tests and nutrient maps
• Building fertility recommendations based upon available data.
• Conducting weed, insect, and plant disease identification
• Building pesticide recommendations based upon plant growth stage, pest, pressure, etc.
• Ensuring thorough knowledge of seed genetics and ability to recommend best available hybrids.
• Develop action plans for increasing targeted customer’s business.
• Be able to present products, services, and the added value to customers as designed by AgState.

You Have

• 3 + Years related experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree is a plus but is not required.
• Must have a valid IA motor license.

**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **

AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Salary Continuation, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Career Growth and Development Opportunities, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Employee discounts and local discounts, Paid Holidays, Clothing Allowance, and a generous Paid Time off Accrual.

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.