FarmComp Account Manager

HEARTLAND SOIL SERVICES, LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Soil Services is seeking a FarmComp Account Manager to guide farmers through EQIP contracts, planning, and implementation of conservation practices. You will provide accurate recommendations, document activities, and maintain strong relationships with farmers throughout the contract lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in Agronomy, a current CCA or willingness to obtain within six months, excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and comfort working with GIS data and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Agronomy or related field.
• CCA certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customers, vendors and internal teams.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist farmers through the full lifecycle of EQIP and conservation program contracts.
• Provide guidance on program requirements, practices, and eligibility.
• Support farmers in applying for and structuring contracts.
• Answer questions related to NRCS conservation practices.
• Make agronomic and fertility recommendations aligned with program standards.
• Use GIS and agronomic data to support planning and decision-making.
• Schedule and coordinate soil sampling.
• Collect and manage data from field applications and practice implementation.
• Participate in field visits to ensure proper execution of practices.
• Maintain accurate and detailed contract documentation.
• Ensure all program requirements and deadlines are met.
• Track progress and completion of conservation practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, communicating consistently throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

English proficiency

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

GIS systems

Job description

The FarmComp Account Manager supports farmers through the full lifecycle of conservation and cost-share programs, with a focus on EQIP contracts and agronomic/soil health practices. You’ll guide farmers through program application, planning, and implementation while delivering accurate recommendations, maintaining detailed documentation, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Assist farmers through the full lifecycle of EQIP and other conservation program contracts
• Provide guidance on program requirements, practices, and eligibility
• Support farmers in applying for and structuring contracts
• Answer questions related to NRCS conservation practices
• Make agronomic and fertility recommendations aligned with program standards
• Use GIS and agronomic data to support planning and decision-making
• Schedule and coordinate soil sampling
• Collect and manage data from field applications and practice implementation
• Participate in field visits to ensure proper execution of practices
• Maintain accurate and detailed contract documentation
• Ensure all program requirements and deadlines are met
• Track progress and completion of conservation practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, communicating consistently throughout the contract lifecycle
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Success Looks Like

• High customer satisfaction and responsiveness
• Accurate and effective agronomic recommendations
• Complete, detailed, and compliant documentation
• Successful and timely completion of conservation program contracts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Agronomy or a related field
• Current Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with customers, vendors, and internal departments
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, handle varied tasks and priorities, and solve problems with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Current NRCS Technical Service Provider (TSP) certification, or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire
• 1+ years of industry experience in agronomy and/or conservation practices (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with NRCS programs and processes
• Experience with GIS systems

Our Core Values

At Heartland Soil Services, our core values aren’t just words on a wall. They’re the foundation of how we show up for our customers, our teammates, and our community every day. All team members are expected to embody them:

• Customer & Team Focused: We put our customers and teammates first in everything we do.
• Respect & Honesty: We communicate with integrity and treat everyone with respect.
• Fun & Positive: We bring energy, positivity, and a great attitude to work every day.

Performance reviews evaluate both job duties and how well you demonstrate these values in your daily

work.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Base salary is based on experience
• Incentive pay based on contracts/acres completed
• Co-op retirement plan - Pension style retirement plan

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lifting and/or moving boxes of 25–50 pounds
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and handling objects or controls; reaching with hands and arms
• Regular standing, walking, bending, stretching, and sitting
• Stooping and bending in rough terrain to pull soil samples

Equipment operation, including occasional driving of company vehicles and ATVs

Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus