Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees.  All 9,000 of them.  Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue (2008) and the third-largest cooperative in America.  This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees.  As we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to help us grow.

Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated.  We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production.  We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Here at Land O’Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs.

Winfield Solutions, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Land O’Lakes Inc., is an industry leader in crop protection and farm seed products, providing insights and expertise in this area. Our brands include AgriSolutions™ crop protection products and CROPLAN GENETICS® seed.

We are currently seeking:

Seed and Agronomy Advisor (Southwest IA) [5515BR]

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Position Purpose:

This position will be responsible for the training and coaching of Ag retail sales people within accounts to sell Seed and CPP products to the producer, with special emphasis placed on establishment of proprietary brands and building an equitable position through the Ag retailer to the grower. Additional responsibility will be placed on successful implementation of a large grower strategy with assigned accounts. Local contact points to include retail sales persons and branch managers.

Required (Basic) Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Agriculture-related field. Minimum 3 years successful sales experience or marketing with direct customer contact. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work independently. Proven ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees and management of all levels. Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Ability to create and present interesting, informative and educational product presentations.

Required Competencies and Other Skills:

Competencies: Adaptability & Flexibility; Acts with Integrity; Building Strategic Relationships; Customer Focus; Delivers Results; Managing Work; Technical & Professional Knowledge and Skills; Communication (Written and Verbal) Other skills: Able to lift 50 lb bags, able to climb on and off of farm machinery, able to walk and work in field plots, good written and verbal communication skills with all levels, presentation skills, concentration, memory and decision making all part of normal job. Daily travel, extended hours and overnight travel required. Environment: farm machinery can be loud, fields are dusty and dirty, and weather conductions can vary from hot and humid to cold and wet.

Preferred Education/Experience:

CCA certification. Sales experience in crop inputs / agriculture industry. Desire to make farm calls coaching seed sellers with regard to adding value to producers through seed sales.

Preferred Competencies and Other Skills:

Must have good presentation skills with small groups and larger groups.

Travel:  50% or more