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Seed Applied Technology (SAT) Specialist

Location Remote Date posted 03/27/2026 Job ID 23134 Salary range $71,700.00 - $119,700.00 Schedule: Full Time
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. is hiring a Seed Applied Technology (SAT) Specialist  role to identify and grow the markets of seed treatments, inoculants, biologicals, and stored grain products within CHS Inc. The SAT Specialist provides field-facing technical product support for seed treatment, stored grain, inoculant (STI) products, and STI Customized seed treatment blending service. This includes promotion and development of custom blended seed treatments and other focus products. Additionally, the SAT Specialsit partners with other departments to develop and support seasonal execution of projects such as field and lab research, sales programing, inventory planning and management, along with STI Customized blending direction.

This position is remote with preferred location in North Dakota. 

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary field-facing technical lead for seed-applied technologies (seed treatments, inoculants, biologicals, stored grain products, and STI Customized blending service) across the region.
  • Plan and execute demonstrations and field/lab evaluations; troubleshoot application issues (rates, compatibility, equipment calibration) and summarize performance results to guide recommendations.
  • Support sales teams and key accounts through joint calls/on-site visits, consultative technical guidance, and in-season issue resolution to drive adoption and retention. 
  • Support retail operations with custom blend recipes and application recommendations, ensuring label compliance, SDS alignment, and product stewardship.
  • Deliver training and coaching for sales teams, seed treaters, and customers; reinforce safe/accurate use and support change adoption when products or processes evolve. 
  • Partner with Product Development, Marketing, and Sales on field days/plots, seasonal programs, and customer-facing content (presentations, sell sheets, technical sheets, and digital resources).
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and regulatory/label changes; attend supplier training/industry events and share practical insights to improve field execution. 
  • Coordinate forecasts, ordering, and inventory guidelines with Procurement and Operations to ensure seasonal availability and responsible product handling at branches. 
  • Maintain timely documentation of trials, technical data, customer interactions, and expenses using approved systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, expense tools, and inventory/accounting software).
  • Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; perform other duties as assigned to support essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in agronomy sales and/or research

Additional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD degree preferred in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or weed science 
  • Direct work experience in the desire fields can be substituted for educational degree. 
  • Five years’ experience in the agricultural industry. 
  • Two years of extensive experience and training in STI products and technologies.
  • Working knowledge on STI markets.
  • Capability of making recommendations and resolving issues at all levels.
  • Able to interpret and understand labels, safety data sheets (SDS) and seed treater manuals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence. 
  • Proven ability to develop and retain business relationships. 
  • Active participation in one or more professional Ag organizations encouraged. 
  • Travel and overnight stay’s depending on seasonal business obligations.
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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