If you re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you re the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience! We have an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Seeds Field Sales Agronomist serving West Central IL. If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and supporting a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you! 

The Field Agronomist must love to work with growers on the farm and in their fields alongside a network of Pioneer Sales Rep agencies that have a common passion for agriculture, adding value and improving the customer experience. Individuals must like working independently and in a team being able to contribute to a high-performing and dynamic sales team. Key personal qualities include confidence, competitiveness, a desire to win, driven to succeed, strong communication skills, and be a team player. Critical decision-making skills are also necessary for this position and a desire to constantly learn and improve to strive towards excellence. A strong work ethic, moral standards with a high level of professionalism, and pride in the quality of work performed will lead to success for this individual. The Field Agronomist would work alongside a Territory Manager as a team to achieve common territory targets. 

The candidate will act as a liaison with local Pioneer Sales Reps to grow market share and strengthen relationships with key operations. Focused areas are Pioneer product training, positioning, general agronomy, team-selling, and providing grower solutions to add value and increase yield and profitability to help key operations be sustainable.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life of You:

• Target field activities to key accounts to build relationships and drive sales of Pioneer® brand products.
• Work with targeted operations to grow the business strategically.
• Develop and provide agronomic and product education and training to the field sales force that supports the sales and service of Pioneer products.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
• Leverage the complete Corteva portfolio, including seed, seed treatment, digital tools, crop protection, biologicals and more to deliver a comprehensive and differentiated offering.
• Model the way in demonstrating integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Product Life Cycle Manager and Agronomy Manager to plan and conduct Commercial Unit, and regional agronomy field trials that improve the product management and/or product positioning of Pioneer seed products.
• Partner with Product Agronomists, Territory Managers, Sales Agronomists and Sales Reps to create and deliver product and digital services information that improves the productivity and profitability of Pioneer customers.
• Serve as a primary agronomic resource to Territory Managers to resolve difficult customer concerns.
• Anticipate market opportunities and threats, and position your sales team to react, adapt and overcome.
• Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Requirements What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5-7 years of agronomy sales experience, educating and empowering individuals.
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production experience is preferred.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.
• VISA sponsorship and International Relocation are NOT available for this position.

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Benefits How We ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $ to $.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.