Agronomy Sales

Ag Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA contribution

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays and flex holiday

Profit-sharing bonus

Cell phone reimbursement

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Ag Partners, a member-owned cooperative serving growers in Kentucky, is seeking a Sales Agronomist to provide expert agronomic advice and sell crop inputs and services, including seed, nutrients, crop protection products, and precision ag solutions.

You will build lasting relationships with local farmers, identify new business opportunities, and deliver value-added solutions while staying engaged during peak seasons and markets. A strong community presence is valued.

Qualifications

• Advise customers on agronomy products and services
• Develop and implement sales and marketing plans
• Grow and manage customer accounts
• Gather competitive market intelligence
• Deliver superior customer service
• Stay focused on goals, even when things get busy.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on agronomy products and services
• Develop and implement sales and marketing plans
• Grow and manage customer accounts
• Gather competitive market intelligence
• Deliver superior customer service
• Stay focused on goals, even when things get busy.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Sales experience

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Sales Agronomist! In this role, you'll provide expert agronomic advice and sell crop inputs and services—seed, nutrients, crop protection products, custom application, and precision ag solutions—to customers. You'll build and maintain strong customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and deliver value-added solutions.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about supporting local farmers, building lasting relationships in our communities, and becoming a trusted partner for area growers. Strong ties to the local ag community are highly valued.

Requirements

• Advise customers on agronomy products and services
• Develop and implement sales and marketing plans
• Grow and manage customer accounts
• Gather competitive market intelligence
• Deliver superior customer service
• Stay focused on goals, even when things get busy.

Qualifications preferred:

• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driver standards
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in all weather
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.

Access the full job description at: Careers: Agronomy Sales

If you are new to the industry, starting salaries range from $60,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on your skills, experience, and knowledge. You can also earn performance-based bonuses.

Benefit options for full-time employees include:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and FSA. A Health Savings Account (HSA) with Ag Partners contributing up to $3,500 tax-free annually for those enrolled in a medical plan.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and an additional years-of-service match.
• Life & Disability: Company-paid Basic Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and EAP.
• Time Off: Earn up to 15 days of PTO in your first year, along with six paid holidays and one flex holiday to use in the 1st quarter of the following calendar year.
• Other Benefits: Annual profit-sharing bonus when Ag Partners meets budgeted goals, as well as cell phone reimbursement and a clothing allowance.

Why choose Ag Partners?

We are a member-owned cooperative dedicated to serving producers, communities, homeowners, and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. We welcome you to join our growing team!