Agronomy Program Associate - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY RANGE:$58,500.00 - $80,412.50

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for the execution and administration of Agronomy Sales & Marketing programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lead contact and liaison with enterprise marketing and event planning teams in the administration of regional sales kickoff, recognition events, field staff meetings and other member meetings

Develops the Crop Protection, Seed, and Agronomy program guides.

Facilitates the tracking, accumulation, and communication of product forecasts and forecast performance for Crop Protection and Seed

Track and communicate grower program performance.

Responsible for program communication between the Agronomy Division and members in coordination with other Agronomy personnel.

Develops, maintains and supports division platforms such as division SharePoint and customer relationship management tools.

Manages and coordinates field staff business planning data for use in the Grower Sales Tool.

Compiles, validates, and communicates all sales and marking programs, targets, and results. Responsible for calculating and communicating program results for internal processing and customer payment.

Responsible for communications to the field sales team and maintenance of accurate internal and external contact lists.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a degree communications or other business related discipline or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of marketing and communications related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of communication principles and strategies.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Prefer an understanding of GROWMARK Agronomy including products, communications and marketing strategies.

Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.