Sales Agronomist II - Buckeye, AZ

TalentAlly; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation

Holidays

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Mental health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a Sales Agronomist II to manage a sales territory, attract and serve customers, and build profitable relationships. You will coordinate planning, budgeting, and forecasting while following credit policies and driving growth.

The role requires knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers and travel across the territory. The position emphasizes independent work, strong English communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agronomy-related sales experience.
• Degree in Agronomy or Agribusiness required.
• Willingness to travel across territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory.
• Assist customers with product selection based on agronomic needs.
• Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.
• Identify key customers and support growth initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Follow credit policies and manage risks for the company.
• Coordinate an annual business plan with manager approval.
• Implement marketing/sales plans and network to expand opportunities.
• Be primary contact for deliveries, forecasting, credit, and complaints.

Skills

Territory sales

Customer relationship management

Agronomy knowledge

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Agribusiness

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Role Overview

The Sales Agronomist II will be responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assisting customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintaining and developing profitable customer relationships.

What You’ll Do in this Role

• Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory.
• Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
• Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.
• Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and support team to achieve sales goals and growth.
• Assist with territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Follow credit policies and manage risks for the company.
• Coordinate an annual business plan that optimizes growth and profitability for the territory and gains the manager’s approval.
• Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
• Be the primary customer in contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, bringing issues to the attention of management.

What You Bring to the Role

• 3+ years of experience
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel throughout territory and to periodic sales meetings
• Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)
• Developing a working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
• Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• Agronomy/Agribusiness degree

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities

• Utilize Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and digital collaboration tools to effectively manage customer relationships, territory activities, and business communications
• Apply data, reporting tools, and sales analytics to support forecasting, business planning, and data-driven decision making
• Demonstrate adaptability in learning and using emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve productivity and customer engagement

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
• You demonstrate excellent English written and oral communication skills
• You have a detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• You’re physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $58,200 - $77,540. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental health
• Retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k)

Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer.

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people.

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce.

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities.

And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.