Agronomy Area Sales Manager

Ag 1 Source; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with personal use

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership role with direct impact

Established customer base

Job summary

Ag 1 Source in the Great Bend, KS area is seeking an Agronomy Area Sales Manager to lead a team of agronomy sales professionals and serve as the technical and strategic leader for the agronomy department. The role focuses on developing sales strategies and coaching a high-performing team to achieve growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will provide agronomic expertise, oversee fertilizer purchasing and forecasting, and maintain strong customer relationships while driving margins and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agronomy sales experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of crop protection products, fertilizer, seed, and precision agriculture.
• Demonstrated success growing sales and developing customer relationships.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing sales professionals.
• Proven financial acumen with understanding of margins, profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for crop protection, fertilizer, seed, and precision ag products.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomy sales professionals.
• Provide technical agronomic expertise to customers and staff, assisting with crop plans and product recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through farm visits and consultations.
• Manage fertilizer purchasing, contracting, inventory, forecasting, and booking programs.
• Collaborate with the sales team for accurate demand forecasting and product availability.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities to strengthen market position.
• Analyze department financial performance and profitability and suggest improvements.
• Prepare and present sales, inventory, and operational reports to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture focused on customer service, teamwork, accountability, and agronomic excellence.

Skills

Agronomy sales

Leadership

Technical agronomy

Sales growth

Coaching

Financial acumen

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Agronomy Area Sales Manager

Ag 1 Source is looking for an Agronomy Area Sales Manager for a progressive agricultural retail organization near the Great Bend, Kansas area. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong agronomy professional who enjoys leading people, developing sales talent, and driving profitable growth. The Agronomy Area Sales Manager will oversee a team of agronomy sales professionals while serving as the technical and strategic leader for the agronomy department.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Company vehicle with personal use
• Leadership role with direct impact on the success of the agronomy division
• Opportunity to coach, mentor, and develop agronomy sales professionals
• Established customer base and strong market presence
• Comprehensive benefits package

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth and profitability goals for crop protection, fertilizer, seed, and precision agriculture products.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of agronomy sales professionals, creating accountability and driving performance.
• Provide technical agronomic expertise to customers and sales staff, assisting with crop plans, product recommendations, and agronomic solutions.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular farm visits and consultation.
• Manage fertilizer purchasing, contracting, inventory levels, forecasting, and booking programs.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure accurate demand forecasting and product availability.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to strengthen market position.
• Analyze department financial performance, margins, and profitability while making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present sales, inventory, and operational reports to senior leadership.
• Put together a culture focused on customer service, teamwork, accountability, and agronomic excellence.

A successful candidate for this Agronomy Area Sales Manager role will possess the following:

• 5+ years of agronomy sales experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of crop protection products, fertilizer, seed, and precision agriculture.
• Demonstrated success growing sales and developing customer relationships.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing sales professionals.
• Proven financial acumen with strong understanding of margins, profitability, and business management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to serve as the primary agronomic resource for both customers and employees.
• Strong fertilizer and crop protection product knowledge.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented leader with a passion for helping customers succeed.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $125,000
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Company Vehicle Provided

Desired Location:

• Great Bend, Kansas Area

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Agronomy Area Sales Manager job.