Agronomy Department Manager (501)


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Job Title: Agronomy Department Manager (501)
Location: IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: agriCAREERS, INC.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Career Type: Business Development/Strategic Management
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000
$150,000.00-$175,000.00 YEAR

Job Description: Cooperative's goals are to provide premier agronomy services, build strong relationships and provide sound solutions to ag producers. Responsible for all aspects of agronomy division: purchasing, pricing, coordinating storage/distribution, profitability, and hiring and coaching agronomy sales staff, etc.

Requires 7 or more years of agricultural retail experience along with 2 or more years of supervisory experience. Must be skilled with budgeting, communication, decision making and sales.

Duties include:

  • Create culture of success and goal achievement
  • Develop sales strategies and marketing plans
  • Define and oversee sale staff compensation and incentive programs
  • Provide accurate sales forecasting and prepare sales budgets.
  • Manage key customer relationships.
  • Lead agronomy team by example to achieve objectives for revenue, profitability and operating efficiency
  • Provide business plans, operating budgets and financial projections
  • Establish and implement a program for agronomy operations to include housekeeping, safety and equipment maintenance
  • Coach and lead agronomy team
  • Provide patrons with prompt and effective service
  • Establish and implement short-term goals consistent with long range plans for growth in operations (Including facility, equipment, and personnel)
  • Establish products and service pricing consistent with competitive conditions, operating costs, profit and cash flow objectives
  • Utilize risk management strategies that limit risk
  • Oversee logistics management, inventory and supply chain.
  • Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of agriculture retail experience
  • Demonstrated success in agronomy sales
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
  • Must be competent with budgets, communication, decision making and leadership
  • Success in implementing a culture of teamwork.
 

 


For over 55 years, employers and employees in all areas of agriculture have worked with agriCAREERS, INC. to fulfill their employment needs in agribusiness, agronomy, seed, farm production, banking & finance, and the food industries. There is no charge or obligation to candidates for our services. We take every precaution to ensure total discretion in any job search. Our professional approach has earned us a respected reputation with our agricultural clients, as well as our candidates. One survey concluded that of the Fortune 500 companies with ag-related operations, 91% have used our services.


To be considered for any of our positions, candidates must be able to work in the United States as a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident. We do not handle sponsorships.

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Job Post Date: 05/20/26
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Career Type: Business Development/Strategic Management
Country: USA

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