Seed Specialist

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Matching

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Seed Specialist to support the division sales team with seed expertise, agronomic guidance, and future plot strategies. This role reports to the Division Manager and collaborates with field sales, suppliers, and retail locations to deliver informed seed recommendations and training.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field or ag business, at least one year of seed-related experience, and strong relationship-building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or ag business is required.
• One year of seed-related work experience is required.
• Experience building strong relationships is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports sales and service of all seed.
• Supervises and coordinates future plots with retail locations.

Skills

Marketing & sales

Agronomic seed systems

Trait packages & germplasm

Presentation skills

Leadership & motivation

Self-direction & goal setting

Learn new technologies

MS Office

English proficiency

Spanish helpful

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural field or ag business

Seed-related work experience (1 year)

Experience building strong relationships

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Seed Specialist is responsible for providing support and knowledge of seed products to the division sales team. The Seed Specialist is also responsible for facilitating Helena's future plot strategies. This individual reports to the Division Manager.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Supports sales and service of all seed.
• Supervises and coordinates Helena's future plots with retail locations.
• Provides agronomic information on seed selection to sales team.
• Participates and serves as seed subject matter expert (SME) for grower meetings and field tours.
• Participates in business unit and division seed meetings with suppliers.
• Provides and conducts seed agronomic training to retail locations.
• Participates in sales calls with field sales team.
• Supports long-term corporate seed strategy and product selection.
• Serves as SME for training programs related to trait packages.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural field or ag business is required.
• One year of seed related work experience is required.
• Experience building strong relationship is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Marketing and sales skills are required.
• Understanding of agronomic seed systems and how they apply to other categories (i.e. agchem, fertilizer, seed, Helena proprietary products, etc.) is required.
• Understanding of trait packages and seed germplasm is required.
• Presentation skills and the ability to sell ideas and concepts.
• Motivational and leadership qualities.
• Ability to self-direct, prioritize, set goals, evaluate and review progress and create objectives and timelines.
• Ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Travel by various means up to 65% of the time is required.

Salary range is $75,000-95,000/yr

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.