Agronomy Sales Leader | Grower Accounts & Technical Solutions

sscjobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a top‑performing agronomic sales professional to grow and maintain a grower/producers customer base in the Southern States footprint.

You will call on existing customers and prospective Growers/Producers, offering technical expertise and selling fertilizer, seed and crop protection programs. In this role you will coordinate with leadership to develop prospect lists, deliver market intelligence, and schedule product deliveries while representing SSC in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy preferred.
• 3-5 years agronomic sales experience preferred.
• Experience with field scouting in making sound agronomic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Independently calls on customers to solicit sales and provide product recommendations.
• Coordinate sales efforts with General Manager and Operations Managers; develop prospect lists and market intelligence.
• Participate in local grower/extension meetings and maintain relationships with land‑grant universities and extension personnel.
• Provide technical assistance on best management practices and product recommendations to growers/producers.
• Maintain CRM records, prospect lists, and report weekly sales activity; manage field reports and expenses.

Skills

Agronomy

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Field scouting

Product knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy

Tools

CRM Tool

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a top‑performing agronomic sales professional to grow and maintain a grower/producers customer base in the Southern States footprint.

You will call on existing customers and prospective Growers/Producers, offering technical expertise and selling fertilizer, seed and crop protection programs. In this role you will coordinate with leadership to develop prospect lists, deliver market intelligence, and schedule product deliveries while representing SSC in