Cultivar & Seed Specialist – Varietal Solutions

Bay State Milling Company

. Maintain seed purity and accurate seed inventories across licensed intellectual property portfolios, including HealthSense®, SowNaked®, oats, and future varietal programs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in seed operations, agronomy, and crop production, with a strong focus on maintaining seed purity and managing inventories. Proven ability to build relationships with industry partners and provide actionable insights to enhance agricultural practices and business outcomes.

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Seed Operations ExperienceAgronomy KnowledgeRelationship BuildingField ReportingSeed Compliance Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Plant BreedingCrop ProductionField PracticesSeed Production SystemsCultivar DevelopmentData AnalysisForecastingInventory ManagementAgricultural InputsCommercial Seed Pricing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCuriosityCourage to Challenge AssumptionsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Agricultural TechnologyData Management ToolsField Reporting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Seed Compliance CertificationsAgricultural Certifications

Industry Keywords

Agricultural MarketsSeed ComplianceCrop InputsField ScoutingProduction RisksEnvironmental ConditionsBreeding PartnershipsLicensed Seed ProgramsSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Continuity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain seed purity and accurate seed inventories across licensed intellectual property portfolios, including HealthSense®, SowNaked®, oats, and future varietal programs
Forecast seed demand and align production requirements across regions, growers, and partners
Support inventory planning, yield monitoring, production data accuracy, and reliable seed and data workflows
Conduct regular field scouting, participate in field days, and evaluate trial and production plots
Monitor crop performance, agronomic inputs, production risks, and environmental conditions
Provide timely field reports and practical agronomic insights to internal teams and external partners
Connect field performance with ingredient processing, product quality, and commercial objectives
Serve as a key point of contact for breeders, universities, growers, seedsmen, elevators, agricultural technology providers, and other seed partners
Build trusted relationships with partners in key growing regions and maintain communication on pipeline expectations, risks, and operational changes
Bring grower and industry perspectives into business planning and constructively challenge assumptions
Partner with Corporate R&D, Corporate Quality Assurance, business unit supply chain teams, mill operations, and other Bay State Milling teams
Coordinate with the Seed and Grain Inventory Specialist and Supply Chain Merchandiser
Support seed compliance, certifications, registrations, and partner agreement requirements across regions
Provide routine updates to leadership on seed performance, partner relationships, emerging risks, and business activities
Contribute to operational capacity, cross-training, and business continuity
Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience (5+ years) in plant breeding, agronomy, agricultural inputs, farming or crop production, seed operations, or agricultural markets
Working knowledge of field practices, crop inputs, trials, and production agriculture
Experience building relationships with growers, breeders, universities, agricultural businesses, or other industry partners
Curiosity and a strong desire to learn about cultivars, seed systems, technology, and the broader food and agriculture value chain
Courage to ask thoughtful questions, surface risks, and constructively challenge established thinking
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to organize details, manage changing priorities, and work effectively across evolving systems and multistate operations
Ability to travel approximately 30-40% and work flexibly during seasonal field and harvest periods
Proximity to a major airport required
Preferred: experience with licensed seed programs, cultivar development, breeding partnerships, or seed production systems
Preferred: existing relationships with growers or agricultural businesses in key production regions
Preferred: familiarity with seed compliance, certification, and registration processes
Preferred: knowledge of commercial seed pricing, agricultural markets, or negotiation frameworks
Preferred: comfort using technology and data to support inventory, forecasting, field reporting, and decision-making
Ability to stand and walk in agricultural field environments, including uneven terrain and variable weather conditions
May occasionally be required to climb or balance and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package, including two medical plan options, Company-paid dental, and vision
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life insurance and optional supplemental insurance plans
Matching 401(k) plan with a Roth option
Vacation time, floating holiday, sick time, and holiday pay for all full-time employees
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid family leave for new parents following birth, adoption, or foster care placement