Sales Agronomist - Two Rivers Coop

Greater Iowa Credit Union; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Rivers Cooperative in Pella, IA seeks a Sales Agronomist to advise farmers, combining agronomic knowledge with a passion for helping growers succeed. You will build relationships, assess operations, and deliver tailored recommendations to maximize yield and profitability.

This role travels to meet customers, partners with location leadership, and stays current on emerging technologies and market trends to expand the cooperative's presence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sales strategies and agronomy or crop consulting.
• Ability to visit fields and meet customers; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Meet or exceed annual sales targets; grow market share.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer operations to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Build lasting relationships through year-round engagement with growers.
• Prospect and develop new business in territory; convert leads to partnerships.
• Share technical expertise and agronomy tools to help farmers decide.
• Recommend tailored solutions to optimize yields and ROI.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and product developments.
• Anticipate future customer needs and deepen service within territory.
• Partner with leadership to develop right product mix and high-value solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Agronomy knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Market expansion

Education

Associate’s degree in Agronomy/Crop Science/Ag Business

Job description

Two Rivers Cooperation is currently seeking a Sales Agronomist to serve as a trusted advisor to farmers, combining agricultural knowledge with a passion for helping growers succeed. This position is responsible for building meaningful relationships with customers, understanding the unique challenges of each operation, delivering customized recommendations that drive yield and profitability, and identifying new business opportunities to expand Two Rivers Cooperative’s presence in the market. This position reports to the Agronomy Department Manager.

Two Rivers Cooperative focuses on its Community and serving our customers as one team working together; we value what’s best for Two Rivers.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am-5pm; occasional Saturday’s during anhydrous season

Location: 109 South Street, Pella, IA 50219 - Frequent travel expected to meet customers needs.

Primary & Essential Responsibilities:

• Assess customer operations to identify gaps in their current product mix and uncover opportunities that maximize their success.
• Build lasting relationships through consistent, year-round engagement with growers.
• Prospect and develop new business in your territory, converting leads to long-term partnerships.
• Share technical expertise, best practices, and agronomy tools that help farmers make informed decisions.
• Recommend tailored solutions that optimize yields, improve return on investment, and address complex challenges.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and product developments to bring valuable insights to customers.
• Anticipate future customer needs and identify ways to deepen service within your territory.
• Partner with location leadership to develop strategies focused on the right product mix, strong margins, and high-value solutions.

Knowledge & Expectations:

• Meet or exceed annual sales targets
• Grow market share in assigned territory
• Increase revenue from existing accounts
• Improve farmers’ yields and profitabilityExpand product adoption at existing accounts
• Be educated on the latest agronomic practices and technologies
• Act by Two Rivers Cooperative Values
• Take ownership of issues, projects, and proactive communication with the Feed Manager
• Lead by example by making good decisions, having a positive attitude, and taking initiative
• Anticipate and identify opportunities to change

Education:

Preferred Associate’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Business, or related field.

Experience:

Strong understanding of sales strategies and agronomy or crop consulting.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and visit fields, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, standing for extended periods of time, and work extended hours during peak seasons. Good computer skills for running feed mill machinery. Must have a valid drivers licenses and the ability to obtain Class A CDL and Hazmat. (Two Rivers would cover cost of CDL and endorsements)

• Two Rivers Cooperation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.