Corteva

Corteva

Pioneer Field Sales Agronomist, Illinois

Illinois, United States

No sponsorship$90k-$144kDetected 15 days ago
ReactSalesCommunicationAdaptabilityAgronomy

About the role

  • At Pioneer, you will help us grow what's next.
  • Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Field Agronomist serving West Central Illinois.
  • Candidate should reside within the territory and this job includes daily travel throughout the territory and occasional travel to district events.

Responsibilities

  • Educate and empower our Pioneer agency network to deliver a best-in-class grower experience rooted in sound agronomic advice and optimized product management.
  • Support onboarding and agronomic development of high-quality, professional sellers to deliver a differentiated customer experience and sustained market share growth.
  • 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.
  • Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
  • Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.

Requirements

  • If you have a passion for providing solutions to growers and educating and empowering a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • Masters degree preferred.

Skills

  • Five to seven (5-7) years of agronomy sales experience, educating and empowering individuals is preferred.
  • Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
  • Agronomy and crop production experience is desired.
  • Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
  • Ability to pass a driving record background check.
  • VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • International relocation is not offered for this position
  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • 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
  • Learn more about our total rewards package here
  • Corteva Benefits
  • Lead local trials and agronomy communications plan to support grower education and sales growth.

Company info

  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
  • Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
  • Effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and value-added negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Pioneer Agents for both existing customers and prospects.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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