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Started in January 2024, got let go by March 2024. 
Majority of farmers typically buy in the previous fall. Company said they focus on what is done in a 2 year span; however, I was not even given 4 months to prove myself in the hardest months to make a sale. Yet, I managed to sign on one dealer, shipped some units and was in the process of signing another dealer and potential farmers. This shipment alone was a huge commission in the fall; however, I will not be receiving it. 
Work wise, it was a lot of fun. The social aspect of connecting with farmers was great; however, with such a high turnover Stine is losing out because 3 go to a farmer in a 2 month span. My boss was great, it was the higher ups that made the job difficult. With high expectations nationwide, it was difficult to let the reps do their job as they seen a "it's your business to run". Data often felt biased within the company, was difficult to give the farmers quality information. 

The only thing good about working at this company is the other employees. This company does not offer any paid holidays, the PTO accrual is laughable, this company does not offer short or long-term disability therefore maternity leave and paternity leave is nonexistent. They like to say that the schedules are flexible but that’s only because everyone is hourly and if you’re not there you’re not getting paid obviously so of course it is flexible. They do not support anyone that is lower than management… All upper management is salary and they come and go as they please. Stine spends all of its money on its sales team going on lavish trips to Nashville and other places just for them to drink heavily, and Stine pays for it… All meanwhile, everyone that works in the office, barely gets a 50 Cent raise every year. 

I was able to make my own hours and schedule around my familes needs. I gained great friendships with collegues and customers during my time at Stine Seed. However, the management of my district was horrendous. Instead of promoting within to take over managerial duites they hired someone who was not qualified for the position at all. As soon as Regional management changed hands I felt a lack of communication and understanding from the new individual. Upper management always sided with regional management. There were very different work ethics and communication styles between us, ultimately leading to very strong disagreements and me leaving the company. I LOVED my customer base but didnt love the management style of my region.

IT "leaders" do not provide or encourage productive feedback and coaching to set new hires up to succeed. Claim to be agile, but only doing the scrum ceremonies is not agile. Teams do not have an active working agreement and are very micromanaged with constant changes in direction and methods. High turnover due to inefficient leadership and poor relationship with business stakeholders. Business stakeholders refer to those they do not agree with as "r*tards" and use profanity and argue during many meetings. Benefits are poor and 401K doesn't begin for at least a year. 

There are plenty of seed companies out there that are way more organized than Stine. They look to cut your pay anyway that the can and are only interested in helping you if you help them first. I worked there for 4 months before I even felt comfortable talking somewhat good about the company, even though they wanted me to sell the first day I was hired. They drag their feet on all their decisions and then the information passed on to you is incorrect and then your'e telling your customers wrong because of it. Overall, it was a very frustrating experience and I would definitely not recommend it especially for someone who is just getting started in their career.

A typical day for me at stine seed company was detasseling, something hard about the job was probably sometimes being out in the sun for too long and it being really hot or when it would rain it would be really slippery and you would get stuck in the mud but I really enjoyed the job it was really fun and making new friends from different areas was great because even until now I talk to some of them.

typical research field work, travel to sites and complete plot work ranging from weed control to droning.  Workplace culture was very toxic and meetings were unprofessional.  Most enjoyable part of the job was going home at the end of the day.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Coworkers and the flexibility to work at your own pace in your geography

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sales goals in the absence of viable products

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family and fun

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Morning planning, calls in the mid morning to confirm the day’s appointments.  Afternoon customer and field visits.  One day per week dedicated to office follow up.

Check ins rarely met approval, even for folks that had been there for a long time.

Solutions that were discussed and implemented accordingly would be rejected for subjective differences...not because they did not function correctly.

It is very difficult to hit a moving/subjective/contradictory target.

They do not support the sales force with samples and sale policies that make it possible to be successful.  They are tight , and shot sided and really don't care about the success of the sales force or the farmers they sell too.  You really can't get to any one that makes a decision unless they are ready to give you the axe,  I now know why they have baled on others that tried to establish a territory for them.     

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