Technical Sales Support (Eastern Cornbelt)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Provides technical support to the Sales team and customers as needed.
•    Co-ordinate research with the Regional Manager and/or customers and national R&D team.
•    Plan, run, harvest and/or coordinate product development trials in sales area.
•    Train and present data to sales representatives, customers or conferences as needed.
•    Provides input and guidance on sales literature, product guides, and competitive positioning strategies.
•    Establishes and builds relationships with independent and university researchers, technical consultants, and associations.
•    Attend and represent the company at shows as needed.
•    Identifies portfolio gaps and propose new product/business opportunities and actions.
•    Comply with all licensing/certificates in states where needed to execute tasks. 
•    Traveling with 25% overnighting will be required.

Skills & Experience
•    B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in agronomy, plant sciences or related subject with relevant experience in a commercial organization.
•    Technical competency in agronomic crops, cultural practices and supporting technologies relevant to Mid West and North East USA crops.
•    ARM experience is a plus.
•    Strong technical knowledge of crop protection and nutrition programs on relevant crops. 
•    Experience with product development through research trials, statistical plot layout and analyses.
•    Good work ethic and ability to communicate and interact with growers and customers.
•    Willingness and ability to operate application equipment and conduct field trials.
•    Writing, research and statistical analyses skills are helpful.  Experience with ARM statistical software strongly recommended.
•    Ability to set individual priorities and plan daily schedule, while working both in-person and remotely with others towards a team goal.
•    Proficient with Office software; PowerPoint, Excel and Word