Sales Agronomist
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and customer focused Sales Agronomist. In this role, you will partner with local growers to develop agronomic recommendations, and build long term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing grower customers.
- Scout fields and evaluate crop conditions throughout the growing season.
- Recommend crop protection products, fertilizer, and seed.
- Create customized agronomic plans that help growers improve yields and profitability.
- Generate sales through prospecting, referrals, and territory development.
- Stay current on agronomic trends, product advancements, and local cropping practices.
- Coordinate with operations staff to ensure timely product delivery and application services.
- Assist with customer meetings, field days, plot tours, and educational events.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales forecasts, and CRM documentation.
- Achieve sales and gross margin goals established by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
- Experience in agronomy sales, crop consulting, or agricultural retail preferred.
- Strong knowledge of corn, soybean, wheat, and/or regional crop production practices.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
