Wilbur-Ellis Company
Wilbur‑Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within.
Role Overview A Seed Service Specialist supports the sales strategies of proprietary seed products as well as preferred national supplier brands of corn, soybeans, cotton, alfalfa and cover crops. The role assists the Seed Director and Seed Operations Manager in executing seed strategies to the seed sales teams and areas.
Responsibilities
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 customer complaints and work to resolve them.
Suggest improvements or alternative tactics to help achieve seed goals.
Qualifications
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 proficient written and verbal communication.
You build and maintain strong relationships with the 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 are results driven, overcome obstacles, and find creative solutions.
You work in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Base compensation ranges from $58,200 to $77,540, varying by location, skills and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health benefits, 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/
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 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.
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.
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Role Overview A Seed Service Specialist supports the sales strategies of proprietary seed products as well as preferred national supplier brands of corn, soybeans, cotton, alfalfa and cover crops. The role assists the Seed Director and Seed Operations Manager in executing seed strategies to the seed sales teams and areas.
Responsibilities
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 customer complaints and work to resolve them.
Suggest improvements or alternative tactics to help achieve seed goals.
Qualifications
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 proficient written and verbal communication.
You build and maintain strong relationships with the 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 are results driven, overcome obstacles, and find creative solutions.
You work in and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Base compensation ranges from $58,200 to $77,540, varying by location, skills and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health benefits, 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/
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 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.
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.
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