Technical Field Agronomist

Corteva Agriscience

Technical Field Agronomist supporting Corteva Agriscience’s crop protection sales across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Translating agronomic needs into R&D and commercial solutions while training sales teams and distributors.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical expertise in Crop Protection, including herbicide solutions and plant health, while effectively communicating and collaborating across Sales, Marketing, and R&D functions. Proven ability to develop training programs and manage business relationships to drive sales success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Crop Protection ExpertiseTechnical Training DevelopmentSales Support and CoachingStrong Communication SkillsField Experience in Agronomy

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Hard Skills

Crop ProtectionHerbicide SolutionsTechnical ExpertiseProblem-Solving SkillsBusiness PlanningSales ReportingPowerPointWordExcel

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsSelf-Direction

Industry Keywords

AgronomySales TrainingTech TransferJoint PartnershipsCorteva

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the interface between the Commercial and R&D organizations
Implement district strategy with selected retail accounts within the Crop Protection Business
Collect and interpret technical needs from users, influencers, channel partners, and the Corteva Crop Protection sales team
Translate local needs into project questions and communicate inputs to Field Scientists and Marketing
Provide technical and sales support for existing products to support district sales goals
Develop the sales organization through training, coaching, and best-practice improvement
Support local sales teams with sales and product training for new and experienced representatives
Transform Field Scientists' and R&D information into applicable information for the commercial organization
Coordinate and implement Tech Transfer training for new Territory Managers through the Tech Education Network team
Manage technical training for key distributors
Travel frequently, 30% of the time or greater

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with demonstrated capabilities is preferred; experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of six (6) years of field experience, preferably in a similar role
Agronomy and business experience in the relevant geography
Ability to listen to and interpret views from a wide range of inputs
Strong communication skills to transfer knowledge across the network and region
Ability to establish sustainable business relationships and develop joint partnerships
Ability to manage thorough business plans
Strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills
Ability to position Corteva's Crop Protection portfolio, including corn and soybean herbicide solutions, nitrogen maximizers, plant health, and trait technologies
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Legal functions
Strong self-direction and ability to work effectively with minimal guidance
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Strong computer skills, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and sales reporting
Innovative focus
Ability to solve problems or capitalize on opportunities without guidance
Ability to prioritize and implement actions against key objectives
Frequent travel required, 30% of the time or greater

Benefits

Comp & perks

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family 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
Competitive retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Annual bonus eligibility