Seed Enablement & Portfolio Growth Lead

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Seed Enablement Lead to drive seed portfolio performance across the Southern Region. You will work with sales, agronomy, product and commercial teams to combine technical agronomy with market insights, supporting adoption and optimized product placement.

You will engage with growers, retailers, and field teams to evaluate product performance, run field validation programs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, retail agriculture, product management, seed portfolio management or related fields.
• Strong understanding of agronomic principles, crop production systems, and seed product positioning.
• Ability to analyze field and market data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across commercial and technical teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Southern Region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute localized seed strategies that support product performance, positioning, profitability, and customer adoption.
• Design, coordinate, and analyze field trials, demonstrations, field days, and on-farm evaluations to validate product performance and generate actionable insights.
• Partner with sales, agronomy, and commercial teams to provide technical support, product expertise, and data-driven seed recommendations.
• Utilize field performance results, customer feedback, and market intelligence to improve product placement decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Communicate technical findings and product performance recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support commercial team effectiveness through technical training, coaching, and agronomic expertise.
• Contribute to seed portfolio evaluation, market development initiatives, commercialization activities, and long-term growth strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Seed Enablement Lead to drive seed portfolio performance across the Southern Region. You will work with sales, agronomy, product and commercial teams to combine technical agronomy with market insights, supporting adoption and optimized product placement.

You will engage with growers, retailers, and field teams to evaluate product performance, run field validation programs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that support business growth.