J. R. Simplot Company

Seed Sales Lead (Kansas/Colorado)

J. R. Simplot Company$105K — $125K *
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; equivalent industry experience accepted.
  • Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, retail agriculture, or product management.
  • Strong understanding of agronomic principles and crop production systems.
  • Ability to analyze field and market data to derive actionable insights.
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with a knack for influencing stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the Southern Region.

Responsibilities

  • Develop localized seed strategies to optimize performance and customer adoption.
  • Design and execute field trials and demonstrations to validate product performance.
  • Collaborate with sales and agronomy teams to provide technical support and recommendations.
  • Analyze performance results and market feedback to refine product placement.
  • Communicate insights and performance recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Enhance team effectiveness through technical training and coaching.
  • Contribute to long-term growth strategies and market development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid Family Building Leave.
  • Generous Paid Time Off - up to 160 hours in year 1.
  • 10 Paid Holidays.
  • Relocation Assistance Program (if applicable).
  • Education Assistance.
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 Kansas and Colorado

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: 27319

Travel Required:

Pay Grade: Product Mgmt Grade 1

Location(s): Remote - USA

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $105,000 to $125,000 Plus annual incentive plan eligibility

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
  • 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
  • Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

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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