Regional Director - Agronomy

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving business growth while delivering exceptional customer service? This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence regional strategy, and make a tangible impact in the agronomy industry. As the Regional Director - Agronomy, you will be instrumental in optimizing operations, enhancing profitability, and developing top-tier sales strategies across your designated region.

What’s in it for you:

Leadership opportunity: Take charge of a region, guiding both sales teams and location managers to achieve growth and operational excellence.
Strategic influence: Play a key role in shaping long- and short-term business strategies for the agronomy division.
Career growth: Build your leadership skills while working on high-impact projects with a senior leadership team that values innovation.
Competitive benefits: Receive a comprehensive compensation package that rewards your expertise and contributions.
Dynamic work environment: Experience diverse challenges, from market expansion to process improvements, ensuring no two days are the same.

This role will be responsible for:

Overseeing sales operations, establishing goals, and driving market share growth within your assigned region.
Managing profitability through inventory reviews, expense management, and asset oversight.
Leading and developing a regional sales team and location managers, ensuring high performance and accountability.
Developing and executing a comprehensive Regional Business Plan aligned with organizational objectives.
Ensuring compliance with regulations, corporate policies, and industry standards.
Coordinating special projects and tailored training programs to address sellers’ needs.
Monitoring equipment needs, product inventory (fertilizers and chemicals), and maintenance schedules to support operational efficiency.

Expectations will include:

Maintaining exceptional customer service standards while ensuring operational excellence.
Providing informed staffing recommendations and approvals to build a strong, capable team.
Collaborating with senior leadership to develop strategic plans that enhance competitive positioning.
Proactively addressing challenges, taking corrective actions in a timely and professional manner.
Staying current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements to drive innovation and compliance.
Building and nurturing effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
Experience: 3–5 years of related leadership experience in agronomy, agriculture, or a comparable field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Leadership skills: Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive operational excellence.
Analytical mindset: Strong financial acumen to manage budgets, analyze margins, and ensure profitability.
Communication: Clear, professional communication with a collaborative approach to leadership.
Work ethic: Self-motivated with a high level of responsibility, flexibility, and integrity-especially during peak demand seasons.
Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Compensation: Will depend on experience, but over $100K plus incentive plan.

Benefits: Comprehensive package

Desired Location: East Central Indiana

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Regional Agronomy Manager job.