Agronomy Enablement Manager AB (South Division )

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Help establish and execute the strategic direction for Agronomy and Innovation initiatives across the division, ensuring alignment with commercial goals and customer needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing agronomy enablement team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and capability development.
• Oversee the SGS MAP (Maximizing Agronomic Performance) program and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of agronomic innovation initiatives, including products, fertilizer programs, and digital agriculture technologies.
• Drive scientific validation and field adoption of emerging technologies through research partnerships, field trials, and agronomic performance evaluations.
• Develop and deliver advanced technical training that enhances agronomic expertise, consultative selling skills, and customer-focused solution development.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, researchers, industry organizations, and private consultants to strengthen Simplot's technical leadership and industry influence.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and oversight for crop claims, agronomic recommendations, and operational processes to ensure integrity, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with commercial leaders to identify opportunities that improve customer outcomes, drive sales growth, and support division objectives.

Typical Education

Relevant Experience

• 10+ years of progressive agronomic experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing people, teams, graduate researchers, or other technical professionals.
• Experience developing and mentoring technical talent.
• Experience leading agronomic programs, research initiatives, or innovation efforts that support commercial objectives.
• Experience collaborating with universities, researchers, growers, and industry stakeholders preferred.

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