Seed Sales Lead (Kansas/Colorado)

Simplot Company; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Paid Family Building Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Benefits details available at simplotb

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Seed Enablement Lead to drive seed portfolio performance across the Southern Region. You will collaborate with sales, agronomy, and product teams to combine agronomic know-how with market insight to optimize product placement, adoption, and customer success.

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

Qualifications

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

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Travel willingness

Technical agronomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field

Experience in agronomy, seed, or crop inputs

Job description

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The 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

The Seed Enablement Lead plays a key role in driving seed portfolio performance, product positioning, and customer success across the Southern Region. Working closely with sales, agronomy, product, and commercial teams, this position combines technical agronomic expertise with market insights to support seed growth, drive customer adoption, and optimize product placement decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with growers, retailers, agronomists, and commercial teams to evaluate product performance, conduct field validation programs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve customer outcomes and support business growth.

We're seeking seed industry professionals with a range of experience levels. Experienced candidates with backgrounds in seed portfolio management, product development, agronomy leadership, technical sales support, or commercial agriculture are strongly encouraged to apply. Final level and scope of responsibilities will be aligned to the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Location: Remote within Kansas and Colorado

Key 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.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, retail agriculture, product management, seed portfolio management, or related agricultural 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.

Location(s): Remote - USA

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $105,000 to $125,000 Plus annual incentive plan eligibility
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The 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.