Location:

W6406 County Rd A, USA, Elkhorn, WI, 53121

Employee Type:

Full Time -

Non-Exempt Manage Others:

No Description Do you love agriculture, thrive on building relationships, and want a career where your expertise directly helps growers succeed? The DeLong Co. is looking for a driven Sales Agronomist to join our team — someone who combines sharp agronomic knowledge with a genuine passion for helping growers improve their operations and profitability.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Make a real impact — your recommendations directly affect growers' yields and bottom lines Represent industry-leading products including Pioneer brand corn, soybeans, and wheat Enjoy the independence of managing your own territory with the support of an experienced team Clear career path to Agronomy Location Manager, Seed Location Manager, or Operations Manager Work with cutting-edge agronomy tools including Pioneer's Granular program and variable rate technology

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Sales Agronomist, you'll be the face of The DeLong Co. for your grower customers — building trusted relationships, understanding their unique needs, and delivering solutions that work. Day to day, you will: Grow and manage a book of business across fertilizer, chemical, application services, and seed products — while actively prospecting new grower relationships Scout fields, collect as-applied and yield data, and develop tailored hybrid placement and variable rate seeding recommendations Prepare and manage sales proposals, bookings, invoices, and contracts efficiently using Agvance, Connex, and other platforms Maintain detailed, up-to-date field and farm maps to support both growers and internal teams Coordinate product deliveries and application scheduling for your customer base Serve as a trusted resource for growers — addressing questions, resolving concerns quickly, and keeping them informed Collaborate with the Agronomy and Seed Division Managers to set and achieve annual sales goals Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

Strong agricultural and seed product knowledge Excellent communication skills — comfortable in person, on the phone, by text, and email Willingness to put in extra hours during peak seasons High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance Ability (or willingness) to obtain a Class A CDL and Commercial Applicator's License within 6 months of hire Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in varied outdoor conditions

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field Prior sales or agronomic consulting experience Proficiency in Excel, Word, and ag-specific platforms

ABOUT THE DELONG CO., INC.

The DeLong Co. is a full-service agricultural company with deep roots in the communities we serve. We're proud to partner with growers to provide the products, services, and expertise they need — from seed selection and fertilizer to precision application services. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your work matters every day. Ready to grow your career while helping growers grow their operations? We'd love to hear from you.

Hours:

Varies based on time of the year. Longer days are required in the Spring and Fall