Agronomist Ohio

Stine Seed Company, a privately-held, national seed company, currently has an opening for a Field Agronomist. The territory for this position will be in Central Ohio
. This represents an excellent opportunity to grow both professionally and financially with one of the industry’s most respected corn and soybean seed companies.

• Established sales network with dedicated dealers
• A 45-plus year reputation for quality seed products
• The base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 based on experience and skills, coupled with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee benefits including company vehicle, 401K, and health insurance

The Field Agronomist will serve as the coordinator for training, plot management, agronomy information, and support for the Technical Agronomist (TA), Regional Sales Agronomist (RSA) and Independent Sales Representatives (ISR) he/she serves. The Field Agronomist primary responsibilities fall into two main categories as follows:

• Help RSA’s, ISRs, dealers and customers determine the strengths and proper placement of Stine seed products within the assigned territory and conduct training on those products.
• Implement strategies to introduce new corn hybrids and promote key hybrids.
• Help the Agronomy Team develop ideas and topics for Stine Weekly, Agronomy/Hybrid focus newsletters and pictures/video for media and social media.
• Assist with the development, design and protocols of Product Development Plots (PDP) and Success Plots.
• Assist with the planting, note taking and harvesting of PDP Plots.
• Help with the organization and distribution of PDP plot seed.
• Assist in managing the Stine Plot Program
• Assist RSAs with product performance inquiries and the evaluation of any agronomic issues involving Stine seed products.

• Learn and understand day-to-day needs, issues and sales support of assigned RSAs and ISRs through regular communication and by spending time with the RSA or ISR in their territory.
• Assist in the development of relationships and training with Dealers and key growers.
• Evaluate RSAs on sales performance and plot protocols. Provide recommendations regarding any changes that should be made to improve productivity of the sales region.
• Manage and allocate plot seed allocations for assigned RSAs.
• Assist RSAs with the organization and planning of grower meeting and dealer training.
• Attend and participate in regional meetings.
• Assist in the continuation of positive and timely communication between sales force, sales team leaders and other support personnel.
• Assist in marketing and sales input for future company programs and strategies with assigned RSAs.
• Attend and participate in sales/agronomy team member meetings and training.

• Candidates should have an agronomy and sales management background.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition, basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Candidates should have demonstrated initiative and the ability to work with multiple team members to meet established goals.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have proven ability to build/maintain strong relationships and achieve desired results through training.