Sales Agronomist

Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds LLC•Potomac, MD

4d•$70,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds (VBO) is an agricultural joint venture focused on developing, growing, and marketing high-quality oilseed oil for biofuels to promote a cleaner, more sustainable future. They operate a research & development center and processing facility in Nampa, Idaho. This role is for a Sales Agronomist to join their team, specifically for developing and expanding camelina production in Great Falls, Montana. The position is crucial for encouraging growers to adopt camelina and establishing a dependable supply chain for downstream markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field.
3 - 7 years experience in agronomy, seed sales, crop consulting, or specialty crop development.
Proven experience in relationship-based agricultural sales.
Strong understanding of crop production systems in dryland and/or irrigated systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with growers and channel partners.
Ability to analyze agronomic data and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.
Valid driver’s license (and ability to meet insurability requirements) and willingness to travel frequently within assigned regions.
Comfortable working in a startup or emerging crop environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with oilseed crops or rotational crops is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and expand camelina production acreage by engaging directly with growers, agronomists, and channel partners.
Provide technical agronomic support to farmers, including guidance on crop establishment, management, and performance optimization.
Assist farmers in integrating camelina into existing crop rotations to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Serve as a trusted advisor, offering expert advice on best practices for camelina cultivation and long-term crop adoption.
Meet or exceed company acreage targets through proactive outreach and relationship management.
Represent the company at grower meetings, field demonstrations, and trade shows.
Support growers through the full season from pre-plant through harvest.
Monitor crop progress and troubleshoot issues to ensure successful crop establishment and performance.
Collect field data to improve agronomic recommendations.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational materials, training sessions, and promotional activities related to camelina production.