Technical Agronomy Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Salary Continuation

Long Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

Career Growth and DevelopmentOpportuni

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education Assistance

Employee discounts and local discounts

Paid Holidays

Clothing Allowance

a generous Paid Time off Accrual

Job summary

AgState, a leading Iowa cooperative, seeks a Technical Agronomy Lead to shape agronomy services, drive precision agriculture initiatives, and grow sustainable capabilities. You will collaborate with sales, operations, technology, and partners to deliver measurable results across the agronomy portfolio.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, program development, and effective teams management. A deep agronomy background and track record in technology-enabled solutions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in agronomy, precision agriculture, or related fields.
• Fifteen or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that advance AgState's agronomy business and support long-term goals.
• Provide leadership for agronomy programs, precision agriculture initiatives, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve agronomic services, enhance customer value, increase efficiency, and support profitable growth.
• Lead and develop teams while fostering collaboration across agronomy sales, operations, technology, and other functions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to determine potential value and applicability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Agronomy expertise

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field

10+ years agronomy/precision agriculture experience

Job description

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Technical Agronomy Lead

G & A - Agronomy Full Time Sales Cherokee, Cherokee, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1540

Technical Agronomy Lead

Are you passionate about advancing agriculture, developing strong teams, and driving innovation? Do you have the strategic vision and agronomic expertise to help shape the future of agricultural services? Join AgState, one of Iowa's leading cooperatives, and help us deliver innovative solutions that support our customers and help producers prosper.

AgState operates more than 33 locations throughout Northwest Iowa and is committed to safety, growth, innovation, and excellence. As a full-service cooperative, we provide agronomy, grain, feed, and energy products and services to the producers and communities we serve.

The Technical Agronomy Lead will provide strategic leadership and direction for AgState's agronomy programs, services, and technology initiatives. This role will focus on developing and executing strategies that strengthen agronomy services, advance precision agriculture and digital capabilities, improve operational effectiveness, and drive sustainable business growth. The Director will collaborate with leaders across sales, operations, technology, and external partnerships to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that advance AgState's agronomy business, strengthen service offerings, and support long-term organizational goals.


• Provide leadership and direction for agronomy programs, precision agriculture initiatives, digital platforms, and emerging agricultural technologies.


• Identify opportunities to improve agronomic services, enhance customer value, increase efficiency, and support profitable business growth.


• Lead, develop, and support teams while building collaboration across agronomy sales, operations, technology, and other business functions.


• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative agricultural solutions to determine their potential value and application within AgState.


• Oversee the evaluation, implementation, and adoption of technology solutions that improve agronomic recommendations, customer service, and business performance.


• Establish measurable goals, performance indicators, and implementation plans to evaluate the effectiveness of agronomy programs and services.


• Manage budgets, projects, and resources while evaluating technology investments and developing business cases to support strategic decisions.


• Analyze complex information, identify business opportunities and challenges, and provide recommendations to leadership.


• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, technology providers, industry partners, and other external organizations.


• Develop and deliver training, presentations, and communications that support the understanding and adoption of agronomy programs, services, and technologies.


• Ensure agronomy initiatives align with AgState's business objectives, operational priorities, and commitment to safety and customer service.


• Demonstrate and promote AgState's RISE values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence in all leadership responsibilities.


• Demonstrated experience leading teams, programs, business functions, or significant cross-functional initiatives.


• Experience influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels and building effective working relationships across departments.


• Proven experience developing and implementing strategies, managing projects and budgets, and evaluating business opportunities.


• Experience evaluating, implementing, and driving adoption of technology solutions.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Technology, Precision Agriculture, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.


• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in agronomy, precision agriculture, agricultural technology, technical agronomy services, or a related field.


• Fifteen or more years of relevant experience preferred.

**Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence **

• 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance


• Salary Continuation


• Long Term Disability


• Supplemental Insurance
  
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Education Assistance


• Employee discounts and local discounts


• Paid Holidays


• Clothing Allowance


• a generous Paid Time off Accrual

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.