Commission-Only Salesperson

Urban Farming Initiative • Cincinnati, OH

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Urban Farming Initiative is on a mission to invigorate our local communities by coordinating circular food systems in our neighborhoods and cities. We define a “circular food system” as a self-sustaining region that can grow and consume more than 75% of its own growing, processing, storing, distributing, consuming, and recycling of its food products. We aim to leverage unused or underutilized commercial spaces to manage gardens and their output, install CEA (controlled environment agriculture) shipping container units, and add garden commissary units for experiences and education. All of our efforts are powered by the Urban Farm Network application and digital community, which is our for-profit corporation that accompanies the Urban Farming Initiative’s 501c3 mission. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced 1099 Commission Sales Representative to promote and sell the Urban Farming Initiative's products and services to a range of potential customers in the Cincinnati area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the garden, farming, and nursery industries, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• Proven track record in B2B or green industry sales, with experience closing deals creatively.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Capable of writing influential proposals.
• Comfort with technology tools (CRM systems, virtual meeting platforms, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with urban farming, sustainability, or community development sectors.
• Existing network within municipalities, schools, or community organizations such as CDCs.
• Interest and knowledge of circular food systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients in residential, commercial, governmental, and nonprofit sectors.
• Qualify and prioritize leads in alignment with revenue targets.
• Conduct needs assessments and tailor proposals highlighting ROI, community benefits, and sustainability.
• Demonstrate how bundled offerings (e.g., raised beds plus app solutions) can solve client pain points.
• Build long-term client relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure seamless onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Product, Community Relations) to finalize deals and provide a smooth hand-off.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities, such as adding a “white-label” app to a Gardenscaping project.
• Stay informed about product updates and community initiatives to continuously refine your approach.

Benefits

• Lucrative, performance-based earnings with no cap on potential income.
• Commissions range from 10% - 20%.
• Set your own hours and location; results-oriented culture with minimal micromanagement.
• Comprehensive onboarding, product training, and access to marketing materials.
• Every sale you close directly enhances local food systems, community well-being, and our ongoing growth as a business.
• Engage with emerging markets in sustainable agriculture and innovative tech solutions as we continue to develop more product and service offerings.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals who share a commitment to creating positive change.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed