Seed Sales Lead

J.R. Simplot Company

. Develop and execute localized seed strategies supporting product performance, positioning, profitability, and customer adoption .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agronomy and crop science, with a strong ability to analyze field performance data and provide data-driven seed recommendations. Proven skills in technical communication and relationship-building to support commercial effectiveness and product positioning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AgronomyField Trial Design And AnalysisData-Driven Seed RecommendationsStrong Communication SkillsAgronomic Principles Understanding

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Hard Skills

Field Performance AnalysisCrop Production SystemsSeed Portfolio ManagementMarket Intelligence UtilizationProduct Management

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingInfluencing SkillsCoaching

Industry Keywords

Agricultural BusinessRetail AgricultureSeed Product PositioningCommercialization ActivitiesSouthern Region Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute localized seed strategies supporting product performance, positioning, profitability, and customer adoption
Design, coordinate, and analyze field trials, demonstrations, field days, and on-farm evaluations
Partner with sales, agronomy, and commercial teams to provide technical support, product expertise, and data-driven seed recommendations
Use field performance results, customer feedback, and market intelligence to improve product placement decisions and identify growth opportunities
Communicate technical findings and product performance recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Support commercial team effectiveness through technical training, coaching, and agronomic expertise
Contribute to seed portfolio evaluation, market development initiatives, commercialization activities, and long-term growth strategies
Work directly with growers, retailers, agronomists, and commercial teams to evaluate product performance and deliver data-driven recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, retail agriculture, product management, seed portfolio management, or related agricultural fields
Strong understanding of agronomic principles, crop production systems, and seed product positioning
Ability to analyze field and market data and translate findings into practical recommendations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across commercial and technical teams
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Southern Region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid Family Building Leave
Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
10 Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
Education Assistance
Annual incentive plan eligibility