Seed Business Specialist

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Role Overview:

A Seed Service Specialist is responsible for supporting the sales strategies of proprietary seed products as well as preferred national supplier brands of corn, soybeans, cotton, alfalfa and cover crops. The Seed Service Specialist will support the Seed Director and Seed Operations Manager in executing various seed strategies to the seed sales teams and areas.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:

• Provide support and focus on the overall seed and seed treatment business across the preferred supplier brand and defined area.
• Support the sales team with logistics and inventory management for preferred seed partners within defined sales areas in season.
• Manage and track replant and return programs from preferred seed partners within defined area.
• Assist in developing market opportunities by working with the sales team and individual sales managers to establish volume, profit and market share goals.
• Manage and track preferred seed partners seed sales program funding and marketing within defined area.
• Provide support for Seed Sales Representatives and Seed Dealers selling efforts within defined area.
• Support preferred seed partners data entries into internal sales ordering platform.
• Support the sales team to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of proprietary products and services to support some customer complaints and work to resolve them.
• Suggest improvements or alternative tactics to help achieve seed goals.

What You Bring to this Role:

• Knowledge of corn, soybean, sorghum and alfalfa production is desired.
• Knowledge of environmental, regulatory, and stewardship requirements for the various technology products.
• Strong operational and administrative background with good working knowledge of systems and standard industry practices.  
• Solid communication and people management skills. 
• Demonstrated skill in coordinating field input into the business planning and execution process.
• Knowledge of computer software and internet to generate reports and inventory data.
• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business or related fields preferred

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You have exceptional follow through skills and both written and verbal communication
• You build and maintain strong relationships with seed sales team, customers and key market influencers and work effectively within a team environment
• You understand the needs and values of the seed sales teams and know how to develop solutions to meet objectives
• You’re results driven, overcome obstacles, and find creative solutions
• You work in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $58,200-$77,540. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.   
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/ 

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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