Sales Manager – AgTech / Precision Agriculture – Germany

CGS; Bayern; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS is seeking a field-based Sales Manager in Germany to grow presence in Central and Northern Germany. You will work directly with farmers, agricultural businesses and commercial partners to identify customers and develop distribution networks.

You will leverage agronomic knowledge to understand customer needs, present the company's weather, soil and data-driven solutions, and build long-term relationships with farmers and professionals. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural or agronomic background is essential.
• Fluent German and good working English are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers, resellers and distribution partners such as agricultural distributors, cooperatives and irrigation companies.
• Build long-term relationships with farmers and agricultural professionals.
• Understand customers' agronomic and operational needs and present the company's solutions accordingly.
• Support partners in introducing and developing the company's solutions within their own networks.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage them from initial contact through to implementation.

Skills

Agriculture background

German language

English communication

Sales experience

Education

Degree in Agriculture / related field

Job description

Our client is a growing European AgTech company developing connected solutions that help farmers make better decisions using weather, soil and agronomic data.

The company combines connected field technology with digital tools and agricultural data to support farmers in areas such as irrigation, crop management, weather monitoring and day-to-day decision-making.

As part of its continued growth in Germany, the company is looking for a Sales Manager to further develop its presence across Central and Northern Germany.

This is a highly field-based role for someone who understands agriculture and enjoys working directly with agricultural businesses and commercial partners.

Your responsibilities:

• Identifying and developing new customers, resellers and distribution partners, including agricultural distributors, cooperatives and irrigation companies
• Building long-term relationships with farmers and agricultural professionals
• Understanding customers' agronomic and operational needs and presenting the company's solutions accordingly
• Supporting partners in introducing and developing the company's solutions within their own customer networks
• Developing new business opportunities and managing them from initial contact through to implementation

Your profile

The company is particularly interested in candidates with a strong agricultural or agronomic background. You do not need to come from a traditional sales career, strong technical agricultural knowledge and an understanding of farmers' day-to-day challenges are highly valued.

Ideally, you have:

• A degree, vocational qualification or strong professional background in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Production, Precision Agriculture or a related field
• Practical knowledge of crop production / Pflanzenbau and ideally areas such as crop protection, plant nutrition, soil management, irrigation or precision agriculture
• Professional experience that has kept you close to agriculture and farmers
• Experience in sales, agricultural advisory, technical consulting, business development or customer-facing roles is an advantage
• An interest in AgTech, precision farming, agricultural data and digital farming solutions
• Confidence working independently and travelling regularly within your region
• Native/fluent German and good working English

What the company offers:

You will join an international AgTech business where you can combine agronomic knowledge, technology and commercial development. The role offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to help build the company's presence in the German market while working directly with farmers and agricultural partners.

Location: Field-based - Central & Northern Germany

Employment: Full-time, permanent