Agronomy Sales Specialist

HiFyve•Kansas City, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

HiFyve is hiring an Agronomy Sales Specialist in Kansas City! This position works directly with dairy producers and internal sales teams to recommend agronomic products, optimize crop production, and develop long-term customer relationships. The ideal candidate has proven success in direct, on-farm agronomy sales, strong knowledge of crop inputs used for cattle feed production, and familiarity with dairy farming practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Crop Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience and proven success in direct, on-farm sales and support of agronomic inputs, or an equivalent combination of direct business experience
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in direct, on-farm sales and support of agronomic inputs
Working knowledge of high-value agronomic inputs used for cattle feed production
Familiarity with dairy farms and dairy farming practices related to crop production
Ability to independently manage a large geographic territory and organize multiple sales and customer activities
Strong relationship-management skills with the ability to coordinate products and services for dairy producers
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently with a high level of motivation and follow-through
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Ability to travel 50%-75%, including up to approximately 2 weeks per month

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Area Sales Managers and Sales Associates on technical agronomy sales visits to dairy farming operations
Develop strong consultative relationships with dairy producers and serve as a trusted agronomic resource
Generate sales and provide technical support for agronomic products and crop production needs
Schedule regular farm visits to develop an understanding of agronomic conditions throughout the assigned territory
Manage field trials with industry partners and provide analytical feedback on results
Attend and present at trade shows, farm field days, membership meetings, and other industry events
Utilize marketing resources for targeted outreach and manage prospect follow-up from initial contact through completion
Document customer and sales interactions in Salesforce within 24 hours
Work closely with internal Sustainability, Farm Practices, and other teams to advocate for producer needs and expectations
Manage multiple customer relationships, products, and services across a large geographic territory with minimal supervision
Perform additional duties as assigned