Seed Manager Midwest Region (North & South Dakota, Wisconsin)

Simplot; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agriculture company seeks a Seed Manager for the Midwest Region, focusing on developing sales and marketing strategies, managing inventory, and leading teams across North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience to support business objectives and maximize sales targets. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of related experience in agriculture or seed sales. Travel is minimal, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sales and Marketing leadership within key strategic geographies.
• Manage inventory control, HR, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop strategic plans to drive growth and achieve sales targets.
• Lead performance management and develop staff through recruitment and training.
• Guide capital investments and maximize productivity in sales & marketing.
• Achieve financial targets and oversee sales and business development.

Job description

Seed Manager Midwest Region (North & South Dakota, Wisconsin)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role provides Sales and Marketing leadership, direction, and management for locations across an agronomic growing area or within specifically designated key strategic geographies for Simplot Grower Solutions. This role will report directly to the Division Director and work with Division Operations Managers and Market Managers to establish operational efficiencies in addition to directing the collective efforts of the seed sales and marketing staff assigned to the region. It is pivotal in assisting SGS Management in achieving its long‑term customer, market and business objectives through commitment, leadership, and innovation. This role’s primary responsibility will be to focus efforts on recruiting, training, and developing the success of Crop Advisors and promoting the ITA platform.

The ideal candidate will be based in North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility of inventory control; compliance with HR, safety, DOT requirements, and environmental controls. Obtain a tactical focus as well as a strategic focus with regards to staffing patterns, budgeting, expense control, operations, facility improvements, record keeping, equipment and asset deployment.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive the market share growth and achieve regional sales targets through effective management of seed product portfolios, customer relationships, and market development activities.
• Responsible for performance management and provides leadership to all direct reports as well as provides assistance for their staff. Build an effective team through recruitment, selection, coaching, development, and training. Establish accountability with and monitor progress of direct reports.
• Responsible to provide guidance to the Division Operations Manager & Division Director regarding the capital investments of the market & to maximize productivity in supporting the sales & marketing function. Provide guidance to ensure optimum utilization of all capital assets in achievement of strategic direction & business goals.
• Oversee deployment of resources between SGS Locations (and beyond geographic area as appropriate) to assure maximum utilization, cost effectiveness & efficiency. Provide mentoring to Direct Reports in striking the proper balance between profitability, financial return & risk.
• Responsible and accountable for achieving key financial targets and goals as determined by SGS Management. Maximize and manage overall sales and business development activities at SGS Locations. In conjunction with direct reports and other team members (technology, national accounts, operations, business development, field services, and peer positions), implement marketing strategies, philosophies, policies, sales objectives and tactics. Directs geographic area in preparation of forecasts, business plans and monitors performance.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

5+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Knowledge of the local agriculture industry; seed sales, procurement and logistics systems; of crop nutrition, crop protection, technology, specialty and seed product offerings. Ability to effectively manage people and assets within the context of a diverse and growing agronomic marketplace.

Job Requisition ID: 24593

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): Remote - USA

Country: United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Boise

Nearest Secondary Market: Meridian