Colorado Regional Manager Barn Owl Precision Agriculture

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Mission-driven work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation is looking for a Regional Manager based in Colorado to oversee the operations of their Autonomous Nano Tractor (ANT) platform. You will manage farmer relations and technical support, ensuring performance and satisfaction across regions. Candidates must have 5-7+ years in agricultural operations or agtech-related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. This full-time position includes seasonal travel and competitive compensation with incentives.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in agricultural operations, farm management, or agtech-related fieldwork.
• Ability to diagnose and communicate technical issues effectively.
• Experience in onboarding new customers and conducting trainings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and uptime of ANTs deployed in your region.
• Conduct regular satisfaction checks with farmers.
• Assist in onboarding new farmers and fields.

Skills

Agricultural operations knowledge

Customer relationship management

Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge

Coding experience

Communication skills

Job description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Regional – based in Colorado or assigned operational hub Job Type: Full-Time + seasonal travel Compensation: $75k-$85k + performance-based incentives

About Barn Owl Precision Ag (BOPA)

At BOPA, we’re building the future of autonomy for small and mid-sized farms. Our Autonomous Nano Tractor (ANT) platform helps farmers cut labor costs, reduce chemical use, and improve efficiency through precision mechanical weeding and other field tasks.

We’re scaling rapidly across regional hubs that provide local training, service, and support—ensuring that every ANT operates reliably in the field and that farmers get the most from their investment.

Role Overview

As a Regional Manager , you will ensure the successful operation of BOPA’s ANTs within your assigned region. You will oversee field performance, customer satisfaction, and local support activities while serving as the primary liaison between farmers and the technical teams.

Your role combines agricultural operations knowledge, basic technical troubleshooting, and customer relationship management. You’ll monitor active ANTs, coordinate repairs, help onboard new customers, and provide feedback to both the COO (operations) and CTO (technology) to improve field performance and user experience.

This role is heavy travel and ideal for someone who thrives in problem solving—comfortable in both farm and tech environments—and loves engaging with people hands-on.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Performance

Oversee the performance and uptime of all ANTs deployed in your region. This will include travel to and from farm locations.

Monitor robot operations remotely and perform in-field evaluations as needed.

Coordinate with the support hub to dispatch repair or replacement teams for any technical or performance issues.

Collect operational data to help refine performance metrics and improve reliability.

Farmer Relations & Support

Conduct regular satisfaction checks with farmers and gather feedback on ANT performance, ease of use, and new feature requests.

Serve as the local point of contact for customers, ensuring quick resolution of issues.

Collaborate with Sales Teams to anticipate upcoming needs and communicate opportunities for new tools or capabilities.

Onboarding & Training

Assist in onboarding new farmers and fields—supporting calibration, setup, and first-use training.

Deploy updated computer vision models and verify proper system performance.

Recruit, train and mentor local interns or technicians involved in hub support activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Report to the CEO on regional performance, customer satisfaction, and operational challenges.

Communicate technical issues and improvement suggestions directly to the CTO and hardware/software teams.

Support the development and refinement of hub operational playbooks and field SOPs.

Participation in regional events including farm shows, expos, and conferences. Potential out of state travel would be required.

Required Qualifications

5-7+ years in agricultural operations, farm management, or agtech-related fieldwork.

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems; ability to diagnose and communicate technical issues.

Basic coding experience and familiarity with robotic or IoT systems.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills; comfortable working directly with farmers and technicians.

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Bonus Points

Experience with precision agriculture, field robotics, or autonomous systems.

Background in data collection or model deployment (e.g., CV/AI field models).

Technical certifications or training in mechanical, electrical, or computer systems.

Success Metrics (First 12–18 Months)

Maintain >90% uptime for all deployed ANTs in your region.

Achieve >95% farmer satisfaction through responsive support and communication.

Fully operationalize regional support processes using standardized hub playbooks.

Successfully onboard 20+ new farmers or fields within the first year.

Why Join Us

Mission-Driven Work: Help farmers integrate robotics into daily operations and improve profitability.

Hands-On Impact: Work at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and sustainability.

Growth Opportunity: Build and lead a regional network as BOPA scales nationally and globally.

Equity & Innovation: Be part of a company defining the next era of farm automation.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.