Senior Sales Agronomist

Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented Senior Sales Agronomist

Sedron Technologies designs and manufactures advanced water, and waste upcycling technologies that transform the paradigm of Waste Processing to Resource Recovery. We are headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, with a national presence, valuing innovation and original thinking. Our team is focused on solving environmental problems around the world, with tremendous human and environmental impact.

As a Senior Sales Agronomist, we are looking for a motivated self-starter who can lead the fertilizer regulatory compliance and fertilizer sales effort for Sedron. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Agronomy and government regulatory requirements.

Because we design, build, commission, and operate our technologies, we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position:

• As an expert in agronomy, lead the development of new organic products and markets
• Manage fertilizer regulatory compliance and organic listing requirements for all products
• Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through implementation of sales, marketing and consulting processes for products and services
• Manage safety considerations related to soil, fertilizer, storage and retail
• Build and manage the pipeline of sales opportunities working with customers, farmers, wholesalers and necessary government agencies
• Develop sales plans to achieve growth and profitability goals
• Facilitate positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities in order to meet goal objectives and support fellow team members
• Serve as an in-house expert in agriculture and the fertilizer business. Share your expertise by conducting occasional trainings and through 1:1 interaction with team members
• Represent Sedron at appropriate industry events as necessary
• Demonstrate the ability to work individually and within a multidisciplinary team
• Work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

This position has multiple levels of competency to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Disability Insurance as well as Life/AD&D Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual work attire

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agronomy or Agriculture field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Five years’ experience in the Agricultural industry (preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Some travel is required with overnight stays, 25% of time

*Location preference: Indiana, Chicago, IL or Sedro-Woolley, WA*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Wage range for this role is between $120,000-140,000 annually
• Discretionary bonus
• The range provided is Sedron’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. Due to the nature of the work performed, this role is considered safety sensitive and as suchall applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test, and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? We encourage you to still apply! We’ll review your application and may have training opportunities or other positions available.

Sedron Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedron Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Sedron Technologies is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/Drug-Free Employer.