Agronomic Technical Consultant / Sales Representative - Lancaster, OH

TIMAC AGRO USA; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work location

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading agricultural services provider seeks an Agronomic Technical Consultant to drive sales and provide agronomic knowledge to growers and ag retailers in the Ohio territory. The ideal candidate will have a background in agronomy or agriculture, along with B2B sales experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This position requires daily travel within the assigned territory, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment that supports innovation.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in agriculture is preferred.
• Self-driven and capable of team collaboration.
• Proficiency in current industry trends and products.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily within assigned territory to meet clients.
• Provide agronomically sound solutions as a consultant.
• Initiate field demonstrations and coordinate crop tours.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field

2 years’ experience in agriculture

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

We offer uncapped earning potential as an Agronomic Technical Consultant!

Are you a true people person that is a self-starter and loves sharing and learning stories of others? If so, we are looking for you. As an Agronomic Technical Consultant, you will spend your days interacting with growers and ag retailers, teaching them about how our technologies can help farmers improve their productivity in pursuit of a sustainable and more profitable agriculture. You will exercise your persuasion skills on a daily basis as you travel around your assigned territory to provide knowledge and agronomic services by meeting with prospects and current customers. If you love working independently and as a team, this job is for you. ATCs will work closely with management, others on the team, and external stakeholders.

• Travel daily within assigned territory to meet prospects and current customers, generating leads by conducting cold calls and follow up visits. Build and maintain relationships to generate and increase sales.
• Function as an on-farm consultant educating and providing agronomically sound solutions that provide a distinct value-add based on your assessment of each grower's needs and Timac Agro's product portfolio.
• Initiate field demonstrations and coordinate seasonal crop tours with growers.
• Represent our brand at events, internal and external to our business and assist in announcing and deploying campaigns to distributors and key accounts.
• Develop and implement action plans and schedules to identify specific sales targets and set contact goals.
• Accurately record all visit and call details and pre-orders in our CRM daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, a related field, or at least 2 years’ experience in agriculture (e.g., farming and/or agronomy).
• B2B sales and/or consulting experience, preferably within the agricultural or agronomy industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.
• Self-driven and independent, with ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to develop strategic sales plans and execute them effectively.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of current industry trends, products, and market conditions.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within territory up to 5 days per week; occasional overnight travel required.

Join our team and be part of a company committed to innovation, growth, and professional development. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career advancement. Work location is flexible within the advertised territory; administrative work will be conducted in the comfort of your home.