JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

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.

APPLICATION

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