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Agronomy Sales Specialist – Kentucky Territory
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Agronomy Sales Specialist to serve customers across the Kentucky territory, including Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, and Ohio counties. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to growers, delivering agronomic expertise, tailored product solutions, and exceptional customer service to help maximize crop performance and long-term farm profitability. This position plays a key role in driving sales growth while supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Assess customer needs and provide customized agronomic recommendations, including seed, fertilizer, and crop protection solutions.
- Conduct regular field visits to evaluate crop conditions, soil health, and pest pressures; provide expert guidance on crop management practices.
- Promote and sell agronomy products and services, consistently working toward individual and territory sales goals.
- Collaborate with internal sales, operations, and agronomy teams to execute territory strategies and expand market share.
- Plan and deliver customer meetings, field days, workshops, and educational events to strengthen product knowledge and best-practice adoption.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to ensure recommendations remain current and competitive.
- Prepare and submit accurate sales reports, forecasts, and territory analyses.
- Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies, stewardship guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provide timely after-sales support, addressing customer questions and resolving issues to ensure satisfaction and retention.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing agronomic training
- A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and customer success
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in agronomy sales or agricultural sales.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and growing customer relationships.
- Strong technical knowledge of crop production systems, soil management, and pest control.
- Familiarity with agricultural practices and market dynamics within Kentucky or surrounding regions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze agronomic and sales data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory.
- Self-directed, organized, and capable of managing time and priorities in a field-based role.