As a fiercely independent, regional seed leader, Legend Seeds is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of our customers by providing them with superior service and products that help the farmers increase their production. Our multi-brand strategy is focused on meeting the demand of our customers and not the demand of stakeholders. We are proud to offer unique solutions including seed, seed treatments, and biologicals, all backed by locally tested and proven results.
The Legend Seeds organization currently employs over 82 talented team members in the Midwest and is looking for a growth-focused, energetic, and results-driven Legend Sales Agronomist (LSA) to help develop and maintain our sales area in the assigned territory. This individual must possess a solid agronomy background and be able to work as a team and independently to help support Legend Seeds and our network of dealers.
The LSA works closely with the Legend Sales Lead and Legend Account Managers to support our dealer network and help us achieve our Vision of “we help our dealers help their growers”. This position helps ensure business development, growth, and sales success through the marketing, selling, and brand awareness of all products sold by Legend Seeds in the assigned trade area. The LSA role plays an integral role in building and engaging in the company’s strategies that will promote the three pillars of Legend GROWTH, PROFITABILITY, and CULTURE.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as an Agronomist in our De Smet and surrounding county territory.
Work with Legend staff and dealers on agronomy issues, complaints, and recommendations.
Develop an agronomy training platform to bring information to dealers and staff.
Responsible for product evaluation and new product advancements.
Support the Legend Account Managers in building and developing our dealers and growers.
Develop brand promotion of products through testing, signage, harvest, field days, etc.
Assist in developing an annual Crop Plan with Legend Account Managers.
Contribute timely agronomic and production information to dealers and customers to enhance Legends value.
Ensure that company assets are well cared for and properly maintained.
Ensure team performs job related tasks in a safe manner.
What does Legend Seeds offer you?
At Legend Seeds you definitely have a chance to make a difference. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative and grow. A position at Legend Seeds is more than just a job. It’s the chance to work among friends every day and to see the results of your hard work firsthand. We work in a lively, intuitive, and family-orientated environment that offers:
Competitive Pay ~ Health Insurance ~ Long-Term Disability ~ Life Insurance ~ Paid Time Off ~ Retirement ~ ESOP
Will you fit in here?
If you personally identify with our five core values, then we believe you will be an excellent fit for the culture at Legend Seeds:
Respectful
Team Approach
Integrity
Sustainable Growth
Innovative
Work Environment
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Travel
EEO Statement
Legend Seeds provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.