Agronomy Sales Manager - Northeast Nebraska - Norfolk

Your Role

As an Agronomy Sales Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Inner Plant team to drive product awareness and will be accountable for achieving sales targets within your assigned territory. To achieve success as an Agronomy Sales Manager, you will:

• Drive farmer enrollment in Crop Voice by working directly with farmers, retailers and seed dealers to educate and generate excitement about Crop Voice and to close sales.
• Leverage your existing network to increase awareness of Crop Voice and to drive sales.
• Capitalize on a strong agronomic background to explain the benefits of Crop Voice in terms that are practical and value-driven for farmers and agronomists.

Each Agronomy Sales Manager will also support local field operations, including plot network setup, and scouting.

Successful Agronomy Sales Managers will be self-starters who diligently carry out their responsibilities in their territories while working collaboratively and transparently. In particular, you will:

• Relentlessly follow through on all aspects of responsibilities, including: generating leads and building a customer pipeline, closing sales opportunities, maintaining meticulous customer relationship management records, and training partners in Crop Voice.
• Champion the company’s mission to transform farming, effectively communicate that vision to farmers and partners, and bring feedback from growers and partners back to product, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Share and receive feedback with the team while driving sales success within your territory.

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Business, or a related field
• Strong agronomy background required; working knowledge of crop disease management, fungicide applications, and agronomic decision-making, specifically for soybeans and corn
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) preferred but not required
• Experience in ag sales, ag retail, or a customer-facing agronomy role
• Proven ability, or clear demonstrated drive, to prospect, cold call, and build book of business from scratch, for both channel partners and farmers
• Ability to work outdoors in summer field conditions for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver's license

The US base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $115,000 + short-term incentive plan + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We offer insurance benefits and flexible time off.

Inner Plant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.