Territory Agronomy Leader – NW MN & ND

North Dakota Ag Connection; Minnesota; Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Three weeks vacation

Relocation assistance

Internet allowance

Cell phone plan

Job summary

North Dakota Ag Connection is seeking a Regional Agronomy Manager for Northwest Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. This home-office based role focuses on growing a sales territory, working directly with growers and retailers, and delivering agronomy-focused product solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in agricultural sales or agronomy, with a strong understanding of crop production and plant nutrition, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships and drive revenue

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Agriculture or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in agricultural sales/agro-onomy.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, agronomy, and plant nutrition.
• Proven ability to develop new business and achieve sales goals.
• Experience selling agricultural products or services.
• Strong understanding of farming practices, markets, and industry trends.
• Excellent relationship building, customer service, and negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently from a home office.
• Ability to prospect for new customers while maintaining relationships with existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales of value-added seed, soil, and crop plant nutrition products across the territory.
• Develop and execute an annual sales plan to meet or exceed goals.
• Grow and maintain existing customer accounts; build retailer and grower relationships.
• Provide product education, training, and support to growers and retailers.
• Identify opportunities and recommend solutions based on crop needs.
• Introduce and promote new products in the territory; deliver proposals.
• Negotiate with customers to develop mutually beneficial opportunities.
• Attend trade shows, conventions, and industry events as needed.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, management and support teams for strong service.
• Mentor/train Regional Agronomy/Account Managers as needed.
• Manage territory travel, scheduling, and sales priorities independently.

Skills

Agronomy

Sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Independence

Prospecting

Territory management

Travel readiness

Product positioning

Education

Associate’s degree in Agriculture

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture preferred

Job description

North Dakota Ag Connection is seeking a Regional Agronomy Manager for Northwest Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. This home-office based role focuses on growing a sales territory, working directly with growers and retailers, and delivering agronomy-focused product solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in agricultural sales or agronomy, with a strong understanding of crop production and plant nutrition, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships and drive revenue