Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
Come join our team as the SOUTHWEST INDIANA PIONEER FIELD AGRONOMIST!
Come join our team with this exciting opportunity for a Pioneer Field Agronomist serving Southwest Indiana (Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties). If hired, you may be required to travel as necessary to support business activities. Candidate should reside within the territory. If you have a passion for providing solutions to growers and educating and empowering a high-performing team, this is a great opportunity for you!
Responsibilities – What You Will Do:
Sales Agronomy
- Educate and empower our Pioneer agency network to deliver a best-in-class grower experience rooted in sound agronomic advice and optimized product management.
- Lead local trials and agronomy communications plan to support grower education and sales growth.
- Support onboarding and agronomic development of high-quality, professional sellers to deliver a differentiated customer experience and sustained market share growth.
- Coach effective relationship-building, sales tactics, and value-added negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Pioneer Agents for both existing customers and prospects.
- Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Pioneer products and services.
- Leverage the complete Corteva portfolio, including seed, seed treatment, digital tools, crop protection, biologicals and more to deliver a comprehensive and differentiated offering.
- Model the way in demonstrating integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration.
- Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
- Advocate for break through ideas and solutions up and down the chain of command.
- Anticipate market opportunities and threats, and position your sales team to react, adapt and overcome.
- Troubleshoot customer concerns and work to identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions.
Requirements – What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree required. A master’s degree in Agronomy or equivalent is preferred.
- At least 5-7 years of agronomy sales experience, educating and empowering individuals.
- Must be able to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
- Agronomy and crop production experience is preferred.
- Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
- Ability to pass a driving record background check.
- VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
- International relocation is not offered for this position.
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Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
- Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
The salary range for this position is $90,100.00 to $144,000.00.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
