[Hiring] Retail Sales Agronomist @Vylor

Role Description

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science. If you’re the best at what you do, come work for Vylor! We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Sales Agronomist for our Brevant Seeds brand serving Northwest Indiana.

If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and supporting a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you- Apply Now!

The Retail Sales Agronomist (RSA) role is responsible for:

• Owning the relationship, product training, demand creation, team-selling, and portfolio planning with retailer sellers.
• Providing product training and support, through in-person or various media forms, with a retail seller.
• Leveraging and promoting the portfolio, supporting the process, and instilling knowledge and confidence in sellers.
• Understanding and executing account level strategy with retail sellers by collaborating with Retail Business Manager (RBM).
• Maintaining sellers focus on planning their efforts to drive business forward.
• Owning the seller plan and mutually executing with strategic retail sellers.
• Driving the retail seller’s ability to demonstrate value beyond products to create product demand.
• Core responsibilities include sales execution, demand plan, inventory ownership, plot strategy, agronomy meetings, in-field trainings, and providing industry-leading support regarding Brevant products to key retail sellers.
• Coordinating efforts with functional leaders in the area (Area Product Manager (APM), Strategic Business Consultant (SBC), customer service team, supply team, program team, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Agronomy, Business, or Marketing required. Will consider other degrees with related agronomy and field sales experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years agronomy and sales experience, with proven abilities preferred. Will consider all levels of candidates.
• Must be able to provide an agronomy skillset, selling tactics, negotiation skills, and influence.
• Understanding of Agronomy and Crop Production practices.
• Understanding of key Crop Protection product offerings in the Territory.
• Understanding of changing market dynamics (forecasting, product/marketing input) and building a network of strategic sellers to drive increased demand within the territory.
• Ability to pass driving record background check.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

Vylor 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.