Business Developer - Agriculture

Pinion; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pinion, a leading food and ag consulting firm, seeks a Business Developer to generate new opportunities, build trusted relationships, and connect clients with accounting and advisory solutions. This hunter role emphasizes travel, networking, and cross‑team collaboration to expand market presence.

The role requires 1–3+ years in sales/BD with strong communication and a proactive, self-motivated approach. Hybrid work environment and base plus commission are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of sales/business development experience.
• Proven ability to generate and develop new opportunities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, livestock, farming, or ranching.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across a national organization.
• Digital fluency with CRM, Microsoft 365, and virtual tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across accounting/advisory services.
• Build relationships with producers, agribusiness leaders, and influencers.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events.
• Lead prospecting through outreach, referrals, and relationship development.
• Facilitate introductions between prospects and technical experts.
• Manage opportunities through sales process from first convo to onboarding.
• Collaborate with teams to create client-focused solutions.
• Maintain an active pipeline and accurate CRM records.
• Travel up to 40% annually.

Skills

Sales & BD

CRM experience

Networking

Agriculture

Independent worker

MS 365

Job description

Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Shape the Future of Agriculture.

Pinion is looking for a Business Developer who thrives on creating opportunities, building trusted relationships, and helping ag businesses solve complex challenges. This is a true hunter role focused on generating new business, expanding market presence, and connecting clients with the accounting, tax, and advisory solutions they need to succeed. Travel, networking, and relationship‑building are core to the role.

Why Pinion?

Pinion is the nation’s leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented, and joy‑filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop new business opportunities across Pinion's accounting and advisory service lines.
• Build relationships with producers, agribusiness leaders, and industry influencers.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events to expand Pinion's presence.
• Lead prospecting efforts through outreach, referrals, and relationship development.
• Facilitate introductions between prospects and Pinion's technical experts.
• Manage opportunities through the sales process, from first conversation to client onboarding.
• Collaborate with teams across the firm to create solutions that meet client needs.
• Maintain an active pipeline and accurate CRM documentation.
• Travel up to 40% throughout the year.

What You'll Need

• 1-3+ years of sales, business development, or client relationship experience.
• Proven ability to generate and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship‑building skills.
• Personal and/or professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness, livestock, farming, or ranching.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating across a national organization.
• Digital fluency with CRM platforms, Microsoft 365, and virtual communication tools.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to connect client challenges with business solutions.
• A proactive, competitive, and self‑motivated approach to business development.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with consultative or solution‑based selling methodologies.
• Experience selling financial or professional services.

What's In It For You

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• The opportunity to work with the nation's leading food and ag consulting team

Compensation

In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for a range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. Compensation includes base + commission. A reasonable estimate of the base range is $70,000 to $90,000.

Colorado Residents

In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full‑time in order to be considered for a future full‑time conversion offer.

EEO

Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

8/7/2026