Sales Field Agronomist, Hoegemeyer (PA)

Who are we, and what do we do?

At Hoegemeyer you will help us grow what’s next. You will be part of a sales team that is growing and building the future of the Hoegemeyer Brand.

Hoegemeyer has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Field Agronomist serving New York, Pennsylvania, and the Delmarva. If hired, you will be required to travel regularly to support business activities. Candidates should reside within the territory. If you have a passion for providing solutions to district sales managers, dealers, and growers and being a leader on a sales team, this is a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

• Coach and exhibit professional agronomy salesmanship; Effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and value-added negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Hoegemeyer District Sales Managers (DSM’s) and dealers for both existing customers and prospective customers.
• Educate and empower the sales team to deliver a best-in-class grower experience rooted in sound agronomic advice and optimized product management.
• Lead local trials and agronomy communications plan to support grower education and sales growth.
• Support agronomic development of both DSM's and dealers through both virtual and in-person agronomic and product presentations
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Hoegemeyer seed products and services including digital through Granular Insights.
• Continually demonstrate integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration with team members and customers.
• Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
• 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.
• Proactively lead, plan, and manage various aspects of product and agronomy at the team and brand level

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five to seven years of agronomy sales experience, educating and empowering individuals is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Copilot
• 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 travel with some overnights required.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• International relocation is not offered for this position

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