Biostimulant Product Agronomist

About Sipcam Agro USA IncSipcam Agro USA is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and is owned by Sipcam Oxon Group, an Italian-based company founded in 1946 and recognized worldwide for formulation and manufacturing expertise. Since 1986, Sipcam Agro USA has supported farmers and golf course superintendents through education and collaboration to provide effective solutions for crop support and protection and beautiful, playable turf.Sipcam Agro delivers innovative and sustainable plant protection products, including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and biostimulants. Our advanced formulation capabilities, supported by strategic partnerships and our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, MS., enables us to produce high-quality crop and turf protection products. We pride ourselves in our focus on meeting the needs of our customers with customer centric solutions.Job SummaryWe are looking for a motivated, experienced professional to drive the growth of Sipcam Agro's biostimulants and differentiated products by partnering with key customers, influencers, and the Sipcam Agro sales team. This person will act as a technical sales expert to promote product adoption and share insights on sustainable trends, cropping solutions and emerging technologies.This person will engage with Retail-agronomists, PCA's, growers, and consultants to build demand and position the targeted portfolio in a customer value-added manner. Lead key retail and distributor locations in creating demand and supporting demonstration projects in collaboration with account managers and leadership to achieve business goals. Execute programs supporting both current and future sales initiatives.Ideal candidate will be located in the Tri-Cities region of Washington State, Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois, Regina, Saskatchewan.Skills and AbilitiesStrong agronomy skills, technical selling and field demonstration experience, including plot trial setup and evaluationDrive product adoption with customers through showcasing agronomic benefits that build and close Sipcam commercial salesProven ability to create demand through non-price value-based creationStrong cross-collaboration skills in working with sales account managers and leaders, to deliver the business planExcellent communication, reporting, organizational, and presentation skillsStrong business planning and understanding of distribution system and selling techniquesExperience and Education5 - 10 years in field sales/agronomy with ag distributors, retail and growers focused on biostimulants or value added, differentiated product conceptsIn-depth agronomy, soil fertility, and plant science knowledgeSales skills with retail, distribution, and growersBS, MS, or MBA in Agriculture (weed science, entomology, plant physiology, plant pathology, or agronomy), Business, or EconomicsAdditional RequirementsUp to 70% travel; must maintain an acceptable driving recordAbility to lift 40 lbs. and work in variable weather conditions with mechanical inclinations to support drones and basic servicingAbility to obtain drone use and licensing to support technical development and customer engagement activitiesThis role will require extended overnight stays as needed