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Description
What You’ll Do | Elevate Agronomy & Lead with Innovation!
As an Agronomy Manager at Wyffels, you will be the driving force behind our agronomy strategy, seamlessly integrating it into our sales approach. Your mission: to elevate our sales team’s expertise and empower them with actionable, field-ready knowledge about corn agronomy. You’ll work closely with Region Sales Managers to craft tailored agronomy plans that enhance our sales regions and build the Wyffels brand as a trusted advisor.
Why Choose Us
At Wyffels Hybrids, we’re not just a company; we’re a tight-knit family of entrepreneurs and problem-solvers. Our values of Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Empowerment, and Passion drive everything we do, from fostering a supportive culture to achieving triple-digit growth over the last decade. Join us and be part of a winning team that’s the #1 Independent Seed Brand in the Central Corn Belt, committed to doing 100 Little Things better each day.
Job Highlights
- Lead and Innovate | Partner with Region Sales Managers to create customized agronomy plans that address the unique needs of each sales region. Your insights will shape our strategic approach to selling and enhance our position in the market.
- Empower Sales Teams | Equip District Sales Managers (DSMs) with cutting-edge agronomy knowledge and hybrid placement strategies to ensure they are the go-to experts for our customers.
- Enhance Visibility | Drive Wyffels’ agronomy image through targeted outreach and public relations. Share our expertise and thought leadership with the broader agricultural community.
- Solve and Support | Provide expert-level support for complex customer situations, ensuring our DSMs have the guidance they need to excel.
- Develop and Deliver | Craft impactful training materials and build a comprehensive library of agronomy knowledge. Lead training sessions to ensure our team is always ahead of the curve.
- Connect and Collaborate | Build and nurture a network of internal and external agronomy experts. Stay at the forefront of industry trends to anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
Qualifications
Qualifications & What We Are Looking For
- Experience and Education | You bring 5 years of direct experience in an agronomy role within a sales organization and hold a bachelor's degree in Agronomy or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Masters preferred.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills | You excel at building relationships and influencing others. Your ability to communicate and present information makes you a trusted advisor to our team and customers.
- Caring, Collaborative Mindset | You translate your passion for servicing others by supporting our team with information and expertise to help reach goals; respecting others' opinions, and building a team atmosphere.
- Forward-Thinking | You anticipate future agronomic challenges and opportunities, always thinking ahead to provide proactive solutions.
- Passion for Learning | Your curiosity drives you to continuously expand your knowledge and share it with others. You stay updated on current issues and future trends in agronomy.
- Technical Expertise | Your deep understanding of agronomy issues and data-driven insights enable you to develop effective solutions for growers.
- Professionalism and Integrity | You represent Wyffels with professionalism and respect, managing challenges effectively and uplifting the sales team through adversity.
Benefits
In addition to offering an unparalleled culture that focuses on relationships that foster both individual and organizational success, we offer competitive pay and a diverse benefits portfolio:
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for you (and your family) on your first day of employment!
- Flexible Spending Account | Health & Childcare
- Life Insurance Policy
- PTO plus 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional & Roth 401K
- Disability | Short Term & Long Term
- Parental Leave
- Seed Discount
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role involved frequent travel across assigned territories, including field inspections and presentations. Expect a balance of office work, travel, and variable weather conditions during the growing season.
Ready to Grow with Us? Apply today and discover why Wyffels Hybrids is the ultimate destination for passionate professionals who dare to think differently.
