Seed Manager -Western Business Unit

WHO WE ARE Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few

ABOUT THE JOB

If you're passionate about agriculture and ready to make a real impact in the seed industry, Helena's Seed Manager role for our Western Business Unit (WBU) offers a unique opportunity. Unlike our competitors, Helena doesn't push a private label seed brand-giving you the freedom to promote the best genetics from leading global innovators without bias. As Seed Manager, you'll be the subject matter expert shaping sales, marketing, and vendor relationships across the WBU ensuring consistency and excellence, all while working closely with the Business Unit Vice President, Division Managers and top-tier suppliers.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking, and driving growth. With robust support, access to cutting-edge technology, and a customer-first philosophy, Helena empowers you to lead with integrity and purpose in one of agriculture's most essential sectors.

Preference is for the Seed Manager (WBU) to live in the Fresno, CA area.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Works with Division Managers and the Business Unit Vice President to establish goals and direction for BU seed business based on corporate goals and objectives.
• Develops long-term plans and forecasts for seed business.
• Develops seed sales and profit objectives by division and location.
• Provides strategic guidance and oversight to Seed Specialists to ensure alignment with performance objectives, while working in partnership with Division Managers who hold direct supervisory responsibility.
• Establishes future plot strategies.
• Provides direction to Purchasing Managers to ensure seed goals and programs are followed and inventory goals are accomplished.
• Provides program information and summaries to division leaders.
• Increases branch awareness of current seed market share and market share goals.
• Identifies needs and develops and organizes training for the BU consistent with growth goals.
• Works with suppliers to determine correct agronomic solutions for the supplier's hybrids and varieties.
• Communicates corporate and regional seed vendor programs and explains how those programs impact business unit profitability.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• Five years of agriculture work experience, preferably in seed, is required.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience managing grower and seed programs, purchasing programs and other marketing programs is preferred.
• Experience building strong relationships with suppliers is preferred.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of agronomic seed systems and how they apply to other categories (i.e. agchem, fertilizer, seed, Helena proprietary products, etc.) is required.
• Understanding of trait packages and seed germplasm is preferred.
• Presentation skills and the ability to sell ideas and concepts.
• Proven leadership and motivational qualities.
• Ability to self-direct, prioritize, set goals, evaluate and review progress and create objectives and timelines.
• Ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid US driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Travel by various means up to 65% of the time is required.

Salary range is $85,000-120,000. This is a bonus eligible position Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

BEING A LEADER AT HELENA

At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees - integrity, passion and accountability. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.