Field Sales Agronomist, Hoegemeyer (Central/Western Nebraska)

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®, Brevent®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

About the role

As a Sales Field Agronomist serving Central/Western Nebraska into Eastern Colorado, you will be part of a sales team growing and building the future of the Hoegemeyer Brand. You will travel regularly to support business activities and should reside within the territory. This role is ideal if you have a passion for providing solutions to district sales managers, dealers, and growers and being a leader on a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Coach and exhibit professional agronomy salesmanship; build effective relationships, sales tactics, and value-added negotiations through on-farm sales calls with Hoegemeyer District Sales Managers (DSM’s) and dealers for both existing customers and prospects.
• Educate and empower the sales team 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 agronomic development of both DSM's and dealers through both virtual and in-person agronomic and product presentations.
• Maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Hoegemeyer seed products and services including digital through Granular Insights.
• Continually demonstrate integrity, determination, adaptability, passion, and collaboration with team members and customers.
• Work collaboratively and communicate consistently with all peers, supporting functions, leaders, and external partners.
• 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.
• Proactively lead, plan, and manage various aspects of product and agronomy at the team and brand level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s is preferred).
• Five to seven years of agronomy sales experience, with a preference for experience educating and empowering individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Ability to sell, negotiate, influence, resolve conflict, and coach.
• Agronomy and crop production experience is desired.
• Willingness to travel and work in a rural environment.
• Ability to travel with some overnights required.
• Ability to pass a driving record background check.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. International relocation is not offered for this position.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills.
• Health benefits for you and your family starting 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

Corteva announced plans to separate its current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, Vylor, Inc. The separation is anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. with employment governed by Vylor, Inc. processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided at an appropriate time.