Description

Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community.

With a global footprint and over 20,000 employees, Corteva Agriscience is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience!

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for aRetail Sales Agronomist selling Brevant Seeds brand seed and supporting East Central Illinois retailers and customers. If you have a passion for providing solutions to customers and supporting a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you.

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere within the geography listed above. If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities.

Help us grow! It matters to us and it matters to you!
The Retail Sales Agronomist (RSA) role is responsible for connecting with, training, team-selling, and portfolio planning with retailer sellers.

• Essential ownership items for this role include Sales Generation, Product Knowledge Transfer, Modeling Best-in-Class behaviors at the farm gate with Key Retail Sellers, and Developing and Executing a successful plan in your geography to achieve sales targets.
• Driving retail sellers ability to demonstrate and capitalize on product value is the most important priority of this role.
• Other key responsibilities include plot strategy, agronomy meetings, in-field teaching, in-season and summer trainings combined with providing the right support materials regarding Brevant products to key retail sellers.
• Leverage and promote the portfolio – supporting the process and instilling knowledge in sellers.
• Maintain sellers focused on planning their efforts where they can drive business forward.
• Create product confidence and drive demand toward planned products.

Qualifications

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• Associate’s degree required.
• 7-8 years of total Ag experience. 5-6 years of agronomy experience and proven abilities preferred.
• Excellent time management.
• An intangible drive to succeed and win.
• Must be able to sell, negotiate, and influence.
• Agronomy and knowledge of crop production practices preferred.
• 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 driving record background check
• VISA Sponsorship and International Relocation are NOT available for this position.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• 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
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.