New Product Business Development and Sales – Nebraska & Kansas

Ag 1 Source is looking for a sales representative/business development rep to work with Growers, Retailers, and Distribution partners to launch a seed coating nanotechnology line to complement the company’s existing liquid products that increase plant uptake to improve the performance of crop inputs. This role will grow sales by educating growers, retail agronomy organizations, crop consultants, on how your products with help them reduce costs and improve both yields and harvest quality. Focus for the launch of this product line will be in either Kansas or Nebraska. This is a growing company that is very family friendly, and the package includes a strong base salary and a very aggressive commission structure.

What’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, US-based manufacturer as they are establishing a new product in the market
• Be part of an exciting new market with a company that will reward you financially for growth
• The ability to bring a proven product, with impressive returns to the grower, into the region
• Use your experience, along with a wide variety of creativity and latitude to establish your plans and accomplish your goals
• The ability to travel and work from a home-based office

What you will be doing:

• Cultivate relationships with key retailers and growers leading to product sales
• Engage with strategic demonstration farms to setup test plots and trials to demonstrate product efficacy
• Provide reliable estimates and forecasts of future sales for company projections
• Work with your network of farmers in the area to create demand
• Identify the best partners throughout this region

A successful candidate for this Sales Rep role will possess the following:

• 5-7 years working experience in ag sales or business development in specialty crops or row crops
• Strong specialty crop background would be helpful with specific knowledge of key influencers and growers in that market
• Excellent relationship management experience with retail organizations in the region, with a good understanding of their businesses and goals
• A history of working seamlessly with marketing, manufacturing, finance, to establish and implement strategies and initiatives
• The ability to work from home and travel the geography of the territory

Compensation: The base salary range for this role will depend on the candidate’s qualifications with a commission of 10% on all new sales

Benefits: Full

Desired Location: One person will be hired for this role to cover Kansas and Nebraska

Ag 1 Source has been focused on Executive Level Agriculture recruiting since 2002, our network runs deep. If this role isn’t quite the right fit for you, but, are still open in exploring career growth, feel free to do so HERE. Or, if you know someone who may be interested in this role, please reach out HERE. We provide up to a $500 referral bonus for individuals that are referred and we place.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the New Product Business Development and Sales job.

Job Id: 16857