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Job Title:

Field Representative/Agronomist - New Plymouth, ID area

Department/Function:

Sales, Customer Service & Origination

Job Description:

Origination Field Representative/Agronomist – New Plymouth, ID area

This person must live within 50 miles of New Plymouth, ID.

Position Summary:

ADM is seeking to hire an experienced origination and agronomy Field Representative to drive growth in ADM’s dry bean business. Our small team of Field Representatives play a critical role in our dry bean seed supply chain by ensuring ADM is partnering with growers to produce the highest quality, most consistent dry bean seed for the ADM Seedwest brand, as well as commercial dry bean production for the food ingredient market. Our selected candidate will be a highly motivated relationship builder who is able to successfully transition our annual supply chain needs into targeted grower production within the region.

Strong preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate professionalism and a successful sales-oriented skill set. The perfect candidate for our team will have a desire for longevity in our edible bean program, a love for working outdoors in an agricultural-based setting during our growing season, a high-degree of emotional intelligence that results in strong team and grower relationships, and an ongoing willingness to learn about our business and contribute to the growth of our team and program.

Under the direction of the Director of Seed Origination, the successful applicant will have the following minimum responsibilities:

• You will build and maintain a right-sized grower base in our Southwestern ID and Eastern OR production area, guided by our program’s origination and quality goals

• You will provide crop production assistance to growers from contracting through harvest, with your knowledge of crop rotation, planting, irrigation, chemical applications, and harvest activities

• You will research and actively seek information when needed to assist your growers in delivering the highest quality bean seed

• You will listen to growers and synthesize back to management the critical information they provide to help our program be a top-notch business partner

• You will manage the inventory and delivery of seedstock to our growers (physical work required)

• You will work with our growers and management team to ensure dry bean crops within your territory meet Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Idaho Crop Improvement agency specifications

• You will act as the liaison between ADM Edible Bean Specialties and our growers, developing and maintaining highly accountable, ethical relationships that ensure our growers trust us and rank us among their most valuable business partnerships

• You will provide all-season, timely grower support that includes organizing events/meetings, making regular on-farm visits, asking for additional business to meet supply chain goals, and providing agronomic knowledge during the growing season

• You will be a helpful, respectful teammate for our facilities managers and staff during our seasonal receiving, milling and treating operations

Required Skills & Experience:

• B.S. degree in Agronomy, Crop or Soil Science, Agriculture, or Agribusiness is preferred, but not limited to these degree areas

• 3-10 years of experience as an originator, agronomist or in agricultural sales

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders to achieve program objectives

• Comfort in asking for business and using features-to-benefits sales techniques

• Naturally optimistic with a helpful attitude

• Innovative & owner’s mindset which captures the entrepreneurial can-do spirit

• Background which exhibits both a business development and technical understanding of origination and plant science

• Exceptional networking capabilities and a strong desire to exceed expectations, works with a sense of urgency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility to adjust to achieve organizational goals in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office required, with emphasis in excel and PPT

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to stand for periods longer than two hours

• This position will require extended periods of driving, lifting seeds bags, and working in edible bean production fields.

Additional information:

• Some overnight travel is required with this position.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

89064BR

City:

New Plymouth

State:

ID - Idaho

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.