J. R. Simplot Company

Seed Enablement Lead, South and Central Texas

J. R. Simplot Company$88K — $105K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, or retail agriculture.
  • Strong understanding of agronomic principles and crop production systems.
  • Ability to analyze field and market data to make recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Southern Region.

Responsibilities

  • Develop localized seed strategies to enhance product performance and customer adoption.
  • Design and analyze field trials and demonstrations to validate product performance.
  • Collaborate with teams to provide technical support and data-driven seed recommendations.
  • Utilize customer feedback and market intelligence to enhance product placement.
  • Communicate technical findings to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct technical training and coaching for commercial teams.
  • Contribute to seed portfolio evaluation and long-term growth strategies.

Benefits

  • Remote working arrangement within Texas.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse teams including growers and agronomists.
  • Engagement in field validation programs to influence product outcomes.
  • Potential for career growth in seed portfolio management and agronomy leadership.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Seed Enablement Lead plays a key role in driving seed portfolio performance, product positioning, and customer success across the Southern Region. Working closely with sales, agronomy, product, and commercial teams, this position combines technical agronomic expertise with market insights to support seed growth, drive customer adoption, and optimize product placement decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with growers, retailers, agronomists, and commercial teams to evaluate product performance, conduct field validation programs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve customer outcomes and support business growth.

We're seeking seed industry professionals with a range of experience levels. Experienced candidates with backgrounds in seed portfolio management, product development, agronomy leadership, technical sales support, or commercial agriculture are strongly encouraged to apply. Final level and scope of responsibilities will be aligned to the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Location: Remote within Texas

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute localized seed strategies that support product performance, positioning, profitability, and customer adoption.
  • Design, coordinate, and analyze field trials, demonstrations, field days, and on-farm evaluations to validate product performance and generate actionable insights.
  • Partner with sales, agronomy, and commercial teams to provide technical support, product expertise, and data-driven seed recommendations.
  • Utilize 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.


Typical Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.


Relevant 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.

Job Requisition ID: 26972

Travel Required:

Location(s): Remote - USA

Country: United States

About J. R. Simplot Company

J. R. Simplot Company is a privately held food and agriculture company based in Boise, Idaho. The company produces and markets a wide range of food products, including potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and grains. It also provides fertilizers, seeds, and other agricultural products and services. J. R. Simplot Company was founded in 1929 by John Richard Simplot and is still owned by the Simplot family. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China.
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