WinField United Associate Program - Market Development Agronomist (MDA)

WinField United, a Land O’Lakes, Inc. company, has a passionate focus on our customers. We offer top-performing seed, value added crop protection, crop nutrient products and a portfolio of services with unmatched data-backed insight-driven agronomic excellence, innovative technology and performance, with a commitment to advancing sustainability in our industry.  
   
We are seeking a Market Development Agronomist (MDA) Associate to join our team full time and play a vital role in advancing our seed and crop protection products, services, and connections to new markets.  As a key member, you will be responsible for conducting thorough research and analysis on various topics and issues pertinent to our products and offerings. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the MDA team, supporting project planning, execution, and monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This position would need to be able to facilitate a training session and communicate technical agronomic information to the WinField United sales team, retail sellers and growers to help them better understand key active ingredients, modes of action, pest or nutrient deficiency identification and overall agronomic recommendations to promote the use of key WinField United products that can better help the farmer reduce stresses on their crop and improve overall yields and profitability. 

Training Program: This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a 2-year rotation program with training and development. Through structured learning experiences and mentorship, you will deepen your expertise in agronomy related topics and products while honing essential skills for career advancement. This program serves as a pathway to roles such as an agronomist or a more highly skilled sales person, providing a clear trajectory for professional growth within our organization.

Work Location: Eastern Kansas

Requirements:  

• Graduating undergrad or masters student with a focus in agronomy or related field with a Dec 2024 or May 2025 graduation date
• Sales or ag retail experience working with customers gaining salesmanship – prior sales work experience preferred
• Knowledge of the retail system
• Desire to learn technical agronomy and be a subject matter expert
• 50% or more travel (daily, extended hours and some overnight stays) to potential and existing customers within assigned sales area 

Competencies 

• Demonstrates proactive communication by actively seeking clarification, providing updates, and sharing relevant information with team members and stakeholders
• Shows proficiency in customizing presentations to suit the audience's requirements and preferences, effectively communicating information in a comprehensible and engaging manner
• Maintains organized systems for managing data, documents, and project material

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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