Sr. Technical Agronomist - Woodburn, OR

Wilbur-Ellis is a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in agriculture that invests in employees through skill development, training, competitive compensation, benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within. We foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

About the role

The Sr. Technical Agronomist serves as a trusted technical advisor to sales teams and customers by providing advanced agronomic expertise, crop production recommendations, and product stewardship support. This role partners closely with Sales Agronomists, Crop Advisors, Territory Representatives, and Marketing teams to drive customer success, support product positioning, and deliver agronomic solutions that improve crop performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced agronomic expertise to support sales teams, customers, and strategic business initiatives.
• Deliver crop production recommendations and technical guidance related to crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, biological, and specialty product solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales Agronomists, Crop Advisors, and Territory Representatives to identify customer needs and develop agronomic recommendations.
• Conduct field evaluations, crop scouting activities, and technical assessments to support customer success and product performance.
• Assist with product launches, positioning strategies, and technical training programs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze field data, research results, and agronomic trends to develop practical recommendations and identify growth opportunities.
• Support demonstration trials, research plots, and evaluation programs designed to validate product performance and agronomic practices.
• Present technical information through customer meetings, grower events, field days, and training sessions.
• Maintain current knowledge of agronomic practices, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with marketing, product management, and technical teams to develop technical resources and customer-facing content.
• Promote responsible product stewardship and compliance with all company, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Travel frequently to customer locations, research sites, field trials, and company facilities to support business objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of agronomic, crop consulting, technical service, or agricultural sales support experience
• Strong understanding of crop production systems, fertility programs, crop protection products, and agronomic best practices
• Experience interpreting agronomic data and translating findings into customer-focused recommendations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel within an assigned geography to support customers, field activities, and business initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and agricultural technology tools
• Knowledge of agronomic practices, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies
• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification preferred or ability to obtain
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, and agricultural technology platforms
• Ability to analyze agronomic, research, and field performance data to support data-driven recommendations and business decision-making
• Comfort leveraging AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, along with emerging digital technologies and workflow automation solutions
• Advanced agronomic expertise with deep crop production knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence and support sales efforts through technical credibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers and stakeholders
• Commitment to safety, stewardship, compliance, and ethical business practices

Pay

The base compensation for this position ranges from $69,000 to $92,080, depending on location, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health coverage
• Retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k)

For more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits, visit mywebenefits.com.