Job Title: Cover Crop Sales Specialist
Location: Ohio
Job Type: Full-time
Recruiter Overview:
We are currently partnering with a well-established company in the agricultural sector that is looking to hire an experienced Cover Crop Sales Specialist. Our client is passionate about sustainability and helping farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, reduce erosion, and boost long-term productivity. If you are an agricultural sales professional with a deep understanding of cover crops and a desire to make a tangible impact in the farming community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
About the Role:
As a Cover Crop Sales Specialist, you will be the driving force behind promoting and selling cover crop solutions to farmers and agricultural professionals. Your primary focus will be cultivating relationships, understanding the needs of your customers, and offering them tailored solutions that support sustainable farming practices. This is an excellent opportunity to combine your sales expertise with your knowledge of agriculture to make a real difference in the farming community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales & Business Development: Drive revenue by proactively reaching out to farmers, agronomists, and agricultural cooperatives to introduce and sell cover crop solutions.
- Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, providing personalized recommendations for cover crop selection and best practices.
- Technical Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for cover crop recommendations, offering advice on soil health, fertility, and erosion control.
- Consultative Selling: Tailor solutions to meet customer needs, ensuring that each sale aligns with farm sustainability goals and environmental best practices.
- Industry Awareness: Stay informed on the latest trends in agriculture, cover crops, and soil science, providing customers with cutting-edge solutions and technical support.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to support product promotions, campaign development, and customer acquisition strategies.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Experience in Agricultural Sales: At least 2-3 years of experience in agricultural sales, with a focus on cover crops, seed products, or sustainable farming practices.
- Deep Understanding of Agronomy: Solid knowledge of soil health, crop rotation, cover crop benefits, and sustainable farming techniques.
- Proven Sales Track Record: Strong ability to build relationships, identify sales opportunities, and close deals.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Capable of engaging with farmers and stakeholders of all levels, delivering clear and effective presentations and product demonstrations.
- Self-Motivated & Results-Driven: Ability to work independently, manage your own territory, and achieve sales targets.
- Education: A degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel locally and regionally to meet with customers and attend industry events.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: A competitive base salary with a commission structure, designed to reward high performers.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continued education, growth, and career advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that helps farmers implement sustainable practices for long-term environmental and economic benefits.
If you are passionate about agriculture and ready to take the next step in your sales career, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to danielle.sands@gogpac.com or apply directly. We look forward to helping you find your next great opportunity!
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.
