Reports to:  Regional Market Manager - Southeast

Salary Range: (based on experience and education)

Employee Benefits

• Profit Sharing – Annually
• 401k - Eligibility after 3 months. 100% matching up to 6% of salary
• Health Insurance - Eligibility after 1 month, 100% paid for employee and 50% for dependents/spouse/domestic partner (Medical/Vision/Dental/Life & LTD)

At Bejo Seeds, Inc., we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome veterans and individuals with disabilities to join our team. Our primary focus revolves around delivering high-quality, market-specific vegetable seeds. As a vital part of the global Bejo team, we are actively involved in various aspects of our industry, including breeding, seed production, marketing, sales, trials, product development, and customer support.

A Brief Overview
Primary responsibility is to implement trial programs and manage both the logistics and collection of evaluation data, as well as supporting the Sales team in their Region. Plays an essential part of managing crops from planting to harvest. Supports their Regional Manager directing fieldwork, transplanting, cultivation, scouting, sampling, and harvesting crops for evaluation.  Follows company and safety standards.  Works in close collaboration with the Regional Market Manager, management staff and farming staff to carry out processes related to the regional trial program. Travel to other Regions to assist on projects as needed. This role encompasses multifunctional responsibilities, involving the development of proprietary agronomic methods and machinery. The demand for this position necessitates dedicating 50+ hours weekly during peak seasons.

Essential Activities

• Work with Regional Market Manager & Breeders to plan all regional trialing programs needed.
• Create and maintain quality internal relationships with BSI management and support staff. 
• Monitors and records pest insect counts in crops.
• Ability to grow various vegetable crops independently.
• Collect trial data and assist in evaluations/recommendations.
• Meet regularly with their Regional Sales Team and manager for planning and integration of trial plans.
• Yield estimates based on field observations.
• Seasonally required equipment operation.
• The ability and readiness with short notice to travel regionally is required for this position 5-10%

Qualifications

• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Pest Management, Crop Biotechnology or related discipline.
  • Required – Minimum of 3 years in Vegetable Growing Process from planting to harvesting
  • Required – Experience with tractors and other heavy agricultural equipment Operations/Maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of growing vegetable crops, the natural cycle, growth conditions and principles of vegetable crop production.
• Knowledge and understanding of various types and features of pests in plants and crops; different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods considering the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations.  Understanding of pollination and insects involved in pollination.
• Ability to organize and instruct labor crews.
• Ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills.  In addition to think creatively and function in a team environment.

• Bilingual -Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use Farm Management System software.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the products they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family and culture that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we're the right company for you.

To apply

Please send resume and cover letter to both
t.stricklin@bejoseeds.com AND g.styers@bejoseeds.com