Regenerative AG Associate

Aztalan Bio LLC; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Sick time

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonuses

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Join Aztalan Bio as a Regenerative Ag Associate in Jefferson, WI. This full-time field-based role builds farmer relationships, enrolls growers in regenerative agriculture and low-carbon corn programs, and supports the third‑party verification process.

You will travel regionally, manage CRM records, and collaborate with grain buyers to meet enrollment targets. The position offers a Mon–Fri schedule with competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, PTO, sick time, 401(k) with company match,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of sales, business development, account management, or other customer-facing experience.
• Self-motivated, organized, persistent, and comfortable with cold prospecting, independent territory management, and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to use for farm visits.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, educate, and enroll new and existing Aztalan growers through cold outreach, referrals, farm visits, and consistent follow-up.
• Explain 45Z-related program requirements, eligible regenerative agriculture practices, required records, and potential value opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between participating farmers, third-party verifiers, and Aztalan from initial contact through annual program renewal.
• Maintain accurate CRM and program records for farmer contacts, acres, practices, enrollment status, documents, expected bushels, and follow-up dates.
• Coordinate with Aztalan grain buyers to maintain clear account roles, transition grain contracting needs, and achieve targets for farmers, acres, and low-carbon corn bushels enrolled.
• Assists with updating a database of competitor bids, capacities, and shipping hours.
• Assists with maintaining a regional corn supply/demand estimate.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Customer-facing experience

Cold prospecting

Territory management

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (suite)

Job description

Description

Join Aztalan Bio as a Regenerative Ag Associate and help support a growing, innovative biorefinery in Jefferson, WI. This role offers a Mon–Fri schedule, competitive pay, and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick time, and more. The Regen Ag. Associate is a full-time, field‑based position that develops farmer relationships and enrolls individual farmers in Aztalan Bio's regenerative agriculture and low‑carbon corn programs, including 45Z-related opportunities. Compensation includes a competitive salary plus performance bonus.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Many more employee perks

Based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin and assigned a geographic territory, the Associate is the primary link between participating farmers and the third‑party verification process. The role works closely with Aztalan's grain origination team to maintain detailed records and manage relationships with growers.

• Prospect, educate, and enroll new and existing Aztalan growers through cold outreach, referrals, farm visits, and consistent follow‑up.
• Explain 45Z-related program requirements, eligible regenerative agriculture practices, required records, and potential value opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between participating farmers, third‑party verifiers, and Aztalan from initial contact through annual program renewal.
• Maintain accurate CRM and program records for farmer contacts, acres, practices, enrollment status, documents, expected bushels, and follow‑up dates.
• Coordinate with Aztalan grain buyers to maintain clear account roles, transition grain contracting needs, and achieve targets for farmers, acres, and low‑carbon corn bushels enrolled.
• Assists with updating a database of competitor bids, capacities, and shipping hours.
• Assists with maintaining a regional corn supply/demand estimate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of sales, business development, account management, or other customer-facing experience
• Self‑motivated, organized, persistent, and comfortable with cold prospecting, independent territory management, and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to use for farm visits.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The work environment is an office setting as well as traveling to farms approximately 40-60% of the time.
• Employee will be required to stand, walk, and occasionally lift supplies, products, or equipment is required.
• Employee must be able to operate a motorized vehicle.
• This position may enter the plant environment, in which the employee may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and/or to chemicals used in the process.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aztalan Bio LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.