Sesaco Corporation is looking for a Technical Service Agronomist.

The Technical Service Agronomist will provide product and agronomic service/support to growers and service providers in the Mid-South and South East US. This role will be critical to assist in the development and expansion plans of sesame in the U.S. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Effectively communicate technical fit and benefits of sesame geographically and products to specific production practices
• Forecast preseason opportunity with crop economic comparisons and realistic performance.
•  Implement campaigns to secure leads and upon completion of an opportunity, evaluate grower performance.
• Develop in-season production estimate to increase efficiency of logistics towards commercial sales to secure profit.
• Train and communicate with service providers to maintain a high regard for Sesaco service.
• Service grower education and inquires with timely meetings, field demonstrations, and timely responses with agronomic and technical skills.
•  Facilitate educational and promotional media by writing recommendations in hard materials or electronic media.
• Identify key flag-bearers and elevate benchmark performance such as yield, total production, and quality grades.
• Solve problems with the Research Division for the growers and Operations Division for the Commercial Sales Division.
• Be the voice of the grower to the industry to increase stability and food safety in the supply of sesame to the world.
• Initiate P.O., generate expense report, and work within budgets set by the Director of Production.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in an Ag/Life Science related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in an agronomic related field. Master Degree or higher preferred.
• Previous sales/service experience and knowledge of agricultural input or commodity marketing desirable.
• Skilled at negotiating win-win strategies, conflict resolution and handling objections by taking initiative and finding creative solutions.
• Willingness to relocate is desired.

About Sesaco Corporation and the Production Division

SESACO is the premier genetic developer, processor, and marketer of U.S. grown sesame. SESACO has used traditional breeding and selection to develop the only non-dehiscent (ND) varieties in the world. ND sesame changes the way sesame has been cultivated and harvested for 7,500 years. During these 7,500 years sesame has been valued as an input efficient crop in areas wherever water shortage is a concern. Using SESACO’s proprietary varieties, farmers throughout the Southern U.S. are discovering that sesame can effectively extend resources and will positively return value as a rotation component in their operation. Its goal is to be a stable safe supplier of high quality sesame to the world. The Production Division is responsible for marketing to, contracting with, and providing agronomic support to producers to successfully grow sesame that meets the quality of sesame the sales team requires to secure margin with our customers.

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@sesaco.com 

Please do not apply if you are not eligible to work in the USA