Soil Health Specialist

Holganix • Sidney, IA

22d • Remote

About The Position

Holganix is hiring a Direct Sales Manager, known internally as a Soil Health Specialist, to help growers adopt regenerative agriculture solutions that improve soil vitality and crop yields while reducing dependence on inputs. Holganix manufactures and distributes a liquid microbial solution to farmers and other users, including landscapers, golf courses, and performance turf operators in the United States and Canada. The solution supports soil health, can reduce the need for fertilizer, pesticides, and water, and can contribute to soil carbon sequestration and improved crop carbon-intensity scores.

The position is remote within Southwest Iowa; candidates outside that territory will not be considered. The specialist builds grower relationships, leads educational meetings, supports grower engagement and onboarding, and collaborates with sales and agronomy colleagues. The role offers opportunities to take on varied tasks and develop within the company.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with small and large groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Experience working directly with farmers.
• Familiarity with CRM software, such as HubSpot.
• Willingness and capacity to travel regionally.
• Passion for sustainable or regenerative agriculture.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Soil health knowledge preferred; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Host weekly grower meetings during the spring and fall selling seasons, with 10 meetings per season.
• Drive meeting attendance through outreach, referrals, and strategic territory planning.
• Present soil health concepts to groups of 5–20 growers in a peer-based, trust-first manner.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers and Agronomists to deliver a strong field experience.
• Serve as the main point of contact for grower engagement and onboarding.
• Maintain CRM data integrity and provide timely follow-ups on grower commitments.
• Participate in team meetings, coaching sessions, and cross-functional huddles to support pod success.
• Develop agronomic and sales communication skills through Thrive Hive enablement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed