Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 plus commissionThis is a REMOTE territory based position located in Southern Michigan and North Eastern IndianaResponsibilities:- Responsible for prospecting potential grower customers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building trust and delivering consistent, high-quality experience throughout the sales and agronomic support cycle.
- Build and manage a portfolio of corn and soybean grower accounts within the assigned territory, with a focus on retention and seed wallet-share growth year over year.
- Conduct structed agronomic consultations - from hybrid selection and seed placement - to position the right products at the right time.
- Prepare and present customized product and program proposals; negotiate pricing within established guidelines.
- Identify and convert prospective grower accounts through networking, referrals, and field presence.
Territory Management- Develop territory growth plans that identify key customer opportunities, set measurable goals, and outline strategies to expand market share within the assigned geography.
- Own an assigned geography - plan routes and call cadences to maximize face time with high-priority accounts during critical agronomic windows.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of account activity, pipeline, and competitive intelligence in the CRM.
- Coordinate with internal operations to ensure on-time product delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and seamless customer experience.
- Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and input pricing within the territory and report trends to leadership.
- Manage territory expenses responsibly and operate within approved budget parameters.
Field-Level Agronomic Support- Make regular on-farm sales calls and deliver timely agronomic recommendations tailored to each grower's operation, cropping system, and production goals.
- Serve as a first-call resource for growers facing agronomic challenges, providing practical solutions backed by current university and industry research.
- Support post-harvest field evaluations to document product performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Stay current on product registrations, label requirements, application best practices, and crop science developments.
Qualifications:- Normally requires a bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business or a closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and practical farm industry experience, plus a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in agricultural sales, input retailing, or agronomic consulting.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a competitive agricultural market.
- Working knowledge of corn and soybean production systems, including common pest and disease complexes, weed management, and seed and crop protection product categories.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with producers and translate technical information into actionable guidance.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record; ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) designation or active progress toward certification preferred.
- Experience with precision agriculture tools, soil sampling platforms, or variable-rate fertility programs preferred.
- Proficiency in CRM software, digital communication tools, and standard office applications.
At Great Lakes Crop Care, we believe the best agronomic decisions start with understanding your farm. We bring together trusted products, agronomic expertise, technology, and flexible solutions to help you make confident decisions for every acre. With access to a broad range of seed, crop protection, and technology solutions, our focus is simple: Finding what works best for your operation.
We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being.
Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.
SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being-from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.
Offerings may include, but are not limited to:
UNITED STATES:- Fully Funded Pension*
- 401(k) & Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA & Employer Contributions
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Identity Protection
*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.
**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.
CANADA:- DC Pension Plan
- RRSP
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Volunteer Day
*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type
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