Upper Midwest Agronomy Recruiter

Upper Midwest Agronomy Recruiting Consultant

Have people commented that you are excellent at building relationships?

Do you have a strong network of people across the ag/agronomy industry?

Maybe you’ve been told you have the gift of gab.

Cold calling is something that doesn’t faze you.

You’ve proven yourself in a sales role where you’ve grown your book of business on your own.

Are you ready for a career move with a 20+ year organization that requires little travel and gives you the ability to build a better work/life balance?

Do you take ownership in all you do?

Do you strive to be the best and are always up for a challenge, but can shake it off and rebound quickly when things don’t go your way?

Do you feel like your compensation is no longer in your control and bonuses/commissions are not fair or just non-existent?

If any of these resonate with you, read more below, recruiting may be a career to consider!

Ag 1 Source is looking to add an experienced agronomy industry professional to join our team in a remote work position! The right individual will have a strong background in ag sales, solid work ethic, and integrity. We are seeking someone with 5+ years of experience in a sales role or at another agency recruitment firm, where you’ve experienced success in growing your current business.

Why Consider Recruiting?

• You have a strong network of connections in the areas outlined above that you’d like to cultivate to a higher level.
• It’s a remote job, work from home but talk agriculture all day!
• If you’re interested in less travel, more time with your family, we can offer that.
• You are in control of your success, more effort = more income potential.
• You enjoy networking and talking to different people all day and get to know them at a deeper level.
• You’ve been successful in sales and are looking for a new challenge.
• Equity in a company you work for is of interest to you.

But, this job is NOT for everyone:

• We need folks with a HIGH level of Integrity.
• We need you to be comfortable in your home office every day, talking on the phone, with minimal face to face time with those we interact with.
• We need people who are exceptional at building relationships and can tell the story of our clients, their business, products or services.
• We need people who can work as a team and know their work not only impacts them but the team as a whole.
• We need people with winning mindsets who can be resilient and fight when things go wrong to make it better, not get fed up and run.
• We need people that understand how to build transformational relationships and follow an abundance mentality.

What you will be doing:

• Build relationships across your market area with people and companies
• Identify, recruit, and evaluate potential candidates for position openings
• Negotiate terms of employment and assist in resolving any post-employment issues
• Communicate through verbal, written, or other forms of communication
• Share and discuss relevant market information with employees and leaders across your market area
• Be a trusted strategic advisor
• Other company responsibilities

A successful candidate for this role will possess the following:

• Prior ag organization, ag input, manufacturer, etc., sales experience with a large network of contacts
• Strong communication skills including being a great questioner but also an exceptional listener
• Driven to accomplish your goals regardless of the situation
• Possess our core values of: Get your stuff done, Don’t be a jerk, Be honest, Have a winning mindset
• Entrepreneurial background or want to build something and control your potential earnings
• Strong time management skills
• Good ability to read people and a curious mind

Compensation: Strong compensation plan with unlimited income potential and the ability to become an owner within our organization. It is a commission heavy role.

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, potential to own equity in the company, and more.

Desired Location: Remote position, would like for someone to live in WI, MN, IA, IL or those states surrounding that area..

Ag 1 Source has been focused on Executive Level recruiting since 2002, our network runs deep.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Ag Recruiter job.

Job Id: 17737