Seed Sales Agronomist (VH-11311)

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401K

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a long-established Eastern Nebraska agricultural operation in its search for a Seed Sales & Agronomy Specialist. This role offers long-term stability, strong support, and advancement potential, with duties including seed sales, seed treating, customer support, and day-to-day operations while working closely with area producers.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, communicates well, has agronomy knowledge, and can work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.
• General agronomy knowledge and understanding of crop production systems.
• Strong work ethic and dependable personality.
• Ability to operate in a highly self-directed role.
• Willingness to assist in all aspects of the operation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local growers and customers.
• Handle seed sales and customer support activities.
• Assist customers with seed recommendations and agronomy support.
• Coordinate seed treating operations.
• Manage day-to-day seed shed operations and organization.
• Work independently while coordinating with ownership and staff.
• Maintain strong communication with area producers and provide service.
• Assist with additional agronomy and operational duties as needed.
• Support a positive, professional image within the agricultural community.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Agronomy knowledge

Dependable

Education

Agronomy degree

Tools

Seed treating equipment

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.

There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a long-established Eastern Nebraska agricultural operation in their search for a Seed Sales & Agronomy Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly self-motivated individual who enjoys working directly with growers, building customer relationships, and operating independently within a progressive seed and agronomy operation. This position will be responsible for seed sales, seed treating, customer support, and day-to-day operational responsibilities while working closely with area producers and assisting with agronomic needs as they arise. The employer is searching for a dependable, customer-oriented individual with strong communication skills, solid agronomy knowledge, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This role offers long-term stability, updated facilities, strong support and training, competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and advancement potential for the right individual.

Job Description

The Seed Sales & Agronomy Specialist will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day seed sales operations while working directly with local growers to provide strong customer service, seed recommendations, and operational support. This is a highly independent role requiring a self‑motivated individual capable of managing responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local growers and customers
• Handle seed sales and customer support activities
• Assist customers with seed recommendations and general agronomy support
• Coordinate and assist with seed treating operations
• Manage day-to-day seed shed operations and organization
• Work independently while coordinating with ownership and support staff as needed
• Maintain strong communication and customer service with area producers
• Assist with additional agronomy and operational duties as needed
• Help maintain a positive, professional image within the agricultural community

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Good communication and customer relationship skills
• General agronomy knowledge and understanding of crop production systems
• Strong work ethic and dependable personality
• Ability to operate in a highly self-directed role
• Willingness to assist in all aspects of the operation as needed

Preferred:

• Seed sales experience
• Agronomy degree or agronomy-related background
• Experience treating seed
• Experience working directly with growers
• Understanding of local cropping practices and crop inputs
• Experience in customer-facing agricultural sales or service roles
• Recent ag graduate with strong agronomy interest and maturity may be considered

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
• Bonus Structure: Offered
• Benefits: Assistance with employee-provided health insurance
• 401K: Offered
• Vacation/Sick Time: Flexible
• Facilities: Brand new seed shed and updated facilities
• Long-Term Opportunity with Stable Nebraska Operation

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.