Do you have a Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent? Do you have knowledge of corn, soybean, and alfalfa production? Can you work effectively within a team environment or independently with minimal supervision? If you answered yes to all of these questions, AND you have excellent interpersonal skills, this may be the job for you!

General Purpose and Scope of Position: The Seed Operations Specialist will be responsible for supporting the area seed objectives. This will involve facilitating the sales of proprietary seed products as well as preferred supplier brands of corn, soybeans, cotton, and sorghum. The Seed Operations Specialist will support the Regional Seed Manager in executing the seed strategy to the area seed sales teams.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business, or related fields preferred. Will consider other degrees with related operations experience.
• Knowledge of corn, soybean, sorghum, and alfalfa production is desired.
• Have knowledge of environmental, regulatory, and stewardship requirements for various technology products.
• Strong operational background with good working knowledge of systems and standard industry practices.
• Solid communication skills and people management.
• 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.

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Possess exceptional follow-through skills and both written and verbal communication.

• Build/maintain strong relationships with seed sales team, customers, and key market influencers,
• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Understands the needs and values of the seed sales teams and to develop solutions to meet objectives.
• Be results driven, overcoming obstacles & finding creative solutions.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Work in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Provide support and focus to the overall seed and seed treatment business across the defined area.
• Support the sales team with logistics and inventory management for the area in season.
• Manage replant and return programs.
• Develop market opportunities by working with the sales team and regional sales manager to establish volume, profit, and market share goals.
• Support selling efforts of the sales team to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Provide leadership and initiate all seed yield plot activities by identifying plot locations and oversight on plot follow-up.
• Assist with Plot tours and field days coordinated with Sales team and Regional Seed Manager.
• Assist with yield book compilation by compiling results for the area.
• Assist with Grower meetings as needed.
• 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 area goals.

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $62,700 - $83,640. Wages mayvary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for many benefits, such as 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://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

COMPANY CULTURE

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

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and 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 ninety-three 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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