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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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Role Overview:
The Sr. Technical Agronomist serves as a trusted technical advisor to sales teams and customers by providing advanced agronomic expertise, crop production recommendations, and product stewardship support. This role partners closely with Sales Agronomists, Crop Advisors, Territory Representatives, and Marketing teams to drive customer success, support product positioning, and deliver agronomic solutions that improve crop performance and profitability. Leveraging deep technical knowledge, field experience, and industry expertise, the Sr. Technical Agronomist influences business growth while ensuring responsible product use and agronomic best practices.
A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:
Provide advanced agronomic expertise to support sales teams, customers, and strategic business initiatives.
Deliver crop production recommendations and technical guidance related to crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, biological, and specialty product solutions.
Collaborate with Sales Agronomists, Crop Advisors, and Territory Representatives to identify customer needs and develop agronomic recommendations.
Conduct field evaluations, crop scouting activities, and technical assessments to support customer success and product performance.
Assist with product launches, positioning strategies, and technical training programs for internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze field data, research results, and agronomic trends to develop practical recommendations and identify growth opportunities.
Support demonstration trials, research plots, and evaluation programs designed to validate product performance and agronomic practices.
Present technical information through customer meetings, grower events, field days, and training sessions.
Maintain current knowledge of agronomic practices, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.
Partner with marketing, product management, and technical teams to develop technical resources and customer-facing content.
Promote responsible product stewardship and compliance with all company, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Travel frequently to customer locations, research sites, field trials, and company facilities to support business objectives.
What You Bring to the Role:
5+ years of agronomic, crop consulting, technical service, or agricultural sales support experience
Strong understanding of crop production systems, fertility programs, crop protection products, and agronomic best practices
Experience interpreting agronomic data and translating findings into customer-focused recommendations
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to travel within an assigned geography to support customers, field activities, and business initiatives
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and agricultural technology tools
Knowledge of agronomic practices, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification preferred or ability to obtain
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, and agricultural technology platforms to support collaboration, customer engagement, and technical field activities
Ability to analyze agronomic, research, and field performance data to support data-driven recommendations and business decision-making
Comfort leveraging AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, along with emerging digital technologies and workflow automation solutions to enhance productivity and knowledge sharing
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You are an advanced agronomic expert with deep crop production knowledge
You have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
You can influence and support sales efforts through technical credibility
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
You can manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
You build trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders
You're committed to safety, stewardship, compliance, and ethical business practices
Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $69,000 - $92,080. 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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Skills Required
- 5+ years of agronomic, crop consulting, technical service, or agricultural sales support experience
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field
- Advanced degree
- Strong understanding of crop production systems, fertility programs, crop protection products, and agronomic best practices
- Experience interpreting agronomic data and translating findings into customer-focused recommendations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Teams
- Proficiency with agricultural technology platforms
- Comfort leveraging AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot and workflow automation solutions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to travel frequently within an assigned geography
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification or ability to obtain
- Commitment to product stewardship, safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical business practices
What We Do
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrition and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future. Our 4,500 employees across North America and Asia-Pacific are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us. At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services. Our Portfolio: - Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs. - Connell: With over 100 years of proven innovation in specialty chemicals and ingredients, we offer custom products and solutions to help our partners thrive. - Nachurs: Built on quality, integrity and innovation, NAS is a 70-year-old specialty chemical business that pioneered the low salt liquid starter fertilizer industry by introducing the first true solution liquid NPK fertilizer. - Nutrition: We focus on industry innovations, sourcing only the highest quality nutrients for livestock, pet food and aquaculture so you can focus on your business. - Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond. Learn more and explore a world of opportunity.
