Sales Agronomist - Upper Midwest

Wilbur-Ellis; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis, a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in agriculture, seeks a Sales Agronomist in Minnesota to drive growth through science-based crop nutrition recommendations, dealer education, customer training, and field research. You will partner with regional managers, dealers, and growers to promote Nachurs programs and build lasting customer loyalty.

Bring 3–7 years of agronomic experience, strong knowledge of corn and soybeans, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of agronomic, retail, crop consulting, or related agricultural experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 40-60%, including overnight travel.
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification preferred.
• Experience with liquid fertilizer systems and in-season fertility programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research and field trial programs
• Assist in the agronomic training and development of other Nachurs personnel
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, producer organizations, research institutions, and extension agencies
• Provide diagnostic and troubleshooting support related to Nachurs products
• Partner with sales personnel on direct farm visits to growers to promote products, generate interest, and build customer loyalty
• Participate in grower meetings, customer events, and trade shows as required
• Support activities designed to strengthen awareness of and loyalty to the Nachurs brand
• Provide technical agronomic expertise, dealer education, customer training, and field research support
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to position value-added crop nutrition programs
• Deliver science-based recommendations and practical field insights that help customers maximize crop performance
• Support sales initiatives through demonstrations, education programs, and data-driven agronomic recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel 40-60%

CCA certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!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.\"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you.\"

Role Overview

The Sales Agronomist is responsible for driving sales growth by providing technical agronomic support, dealer education, customer training, and field research. This role partners with Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to position value-added crop nutrition programs through science-based recommendations and practical field experience. As the technical resource for the region, the Sales Agronomist helps customers maximize crop performance while supporting sales initiatives through education, demonstrations, and data-driven recommendations. The position also supports brand loyalty, research efforts, and the successful implementation of the Nachurs product portfolio.

A Sample of What You'll Do in This Role:

• Develop and oversee research and field trial programs
• Assist in the agronomic training and development of other Nachurs personnel
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, producer organizations, research institutions, and extension agencies
• Provide diagnostic and troubleshooting support related to Nachurs products
• Partner with sales personnel on direct farm visits to growers to promote products, generate interest, and build customer loyalty
• Participate in grower meetings, customer events, and trade shows as required
• Support activities designed to strengthen awareness of and loyalty to the Nachurs brand
• Provide technical agronomic expertise, dealer education, customer training, and field research support
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, dealers, and growers to position value-added crop nutrition programs
• Deliver science-based recommendations and practical field insights that help customers maximize crop performance
• Support sales initiatives through demonstrations, education programs, and data-driven agronomic recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Role

• 3-7 years of agronomic, retail, crop consulting, or related agricultural experience
• Strong knowledge of corn, soybean, small grains, and high-value crop production systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 40-60%, including overnight travel
• Valid driver's license
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification preferred
• Experience with liquid fertilizer systems and in-season fertility programs preferred
• Experience supporting agricultural retailers and sales teams preferred
• Experience conducting field research and demonstration trials preferred
• Precision agriculture experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related field

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities

• Ability to leverage agronomic data, field trial results, and precision agriculture technologies to support data-driven recommendations and decision-making
• Proficiency with digital collaboration, communication, and customer relationship management tools to support