Agronomy Sales Manager - Northwest Iowa - Sioux City

InnerPlant•Sioux City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

InnerPlant is looking for Agronomy Sales Managers to support the growth of their commercial product, CropVoice. The CropVoice platform uses living sensors to detect plant stress early, helping farmers increase yields and reduce costs. This role is responsible for sales in Northwest Iowa and involves driving product awareness and achieving sales targets. The Agronomy Sales Manager will work directly with farmers, retailers, and seed dealers to educate them about CropVoice, close sales, and leverage their network to increase awareness. A strong agronomic background is essential to explain the benefits of CropVoice in practical, value-driven terms. The role also includes supporting local field operations such as plot network setup and scouting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Business, or a related field
Strong agronomy background required; working knowledge of crop disease management, fungicide applications, and agronomic decision-making, specifically for soybeans and corn
Experience in ag sales, ag retail, or a customer-facing agronomy role
Proven ability, or clear demonstrated drive, to prospect, cold call, and build book of business from scratch, for both channel partners and farmers
Ability to work outdoors in summer field conditions for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Drive farmer enrollment in CropVoice by working directly with farmers, retailers and seed dealers to educate and generate excitement about CropVoice and to close sales.
Leverage existing network to increase awareness of CropVoice and to drive sales.
Capitalize on a strong agronomic background to explain the benefits of CropVoice in terms that are practical and value-driven for farmers and agronomists.
Support local field operations, including plot network setup, and scouting.
Relentlessly follow through on all aspects of responsibilities, including: generating leads and building a customer pipeline, closing sales opportunities, maintaining meticulous customer relationship management records, and training partners in CropVoice.
Champion the company’s mission to transform farming, effectively communicate that vision to farmers and partners, and bring feedback from growers and partners back to product, marketing, and leadership teams.
Share and receive feedback with the team while driving sales success within your territory.