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If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhereIf you’re the best at what you do, come work at corteva agriscience! we have an exciting opportunity for a retail product agronomist serving northern illinoisIf you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and joining a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!
This is a remote position location preference in northern illinoisIf hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.
Responsibilities:
What will you do?
The retail product agronomist (rpa) role is responsible for connecting with, training, team-selling, and portfolio planning with retailer sellers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Product training and support with a retail seller working through all forms of in-person and various media.
Leverage and promote the portfolio and support the process and instill knowledge and confidence in sellers by doing.
Maintain sellers focused on planning their efforts where they can drive the business forward.
Driving retail sellers’ ability to demonstrate product value is the most important priority of this role.
Core responsibility is plot strategy, agronomy meetings, in-field teaching, in-season, and summer training combined with providing the right support materials regarding brevant products.
Create product confidence and drive demand toward planned products.
Qualifications
Requirements:
What is expected from you?
Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
3-5 years agronomy experience and proven abilities preferredWill consider all levels of candidates.
Must be able to sell, negotiate, and influence.
Understanding of agronomy and crop production practices
Understand the key crop protection product offerings in the area
Understand changing market dynamics (forecasting, product/marketing input) and build a network of large growers to drive increased farm-gate demand within the territory.
Ability to pass a driving record background check.
Be a certified crop advisor or be willing to obtain certification.
Benefits:
What you can expect from us:
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive health, vision, and dental insurance
Sales incentive bonus plan
401k company match
4 weeks paid time off to start & paid holidays
Company provided cell phone, laptop, vehicle, and business expense account
Work-life balance – a varied mix of working from a home office and spending time out in the field
Ready to grow your perspectives, impact, and career? we seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our teamStart by applying to this opportunity today!
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