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Agronomy Sales Specialist
Hillsboro, WI · SalesJoin a Billion-Dollar Co-op Where Local Relationships and Innovation Drive Growth
Our client is one of the nation’s Top 100 Agricultural Cooperatives and a Top 20 Agronomy Company—is growing its agronomy division and seeking an experienced Agronomy Sales Specialist to serve growers in the Hillsboro, Wisconsin region.
This is a consultative sales role focused on delivering value, not just inputs. You’ll advise producers on fertilizer, seed, and crop protection solutions that improve yield, efficiency, and profitability—backed by a $1.19 billion co-op with deep Wisconsin roots.
Why Top Agronomy Professionals Join this company
Ideal Candidate
Why Sales Pros Thrive Here
More details: Make value added recommendations to growers that will result in outstanding customer service and crop yield for growers, while improving the cooperative’s market share and efficiency, and helping to achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. This position is responsible for sales, service, reporting, while maintaining a positive attitude that results in teamwork within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative with customers and potential customers.
Confidential conversations encouraged. Email your resume to:
Gary Perman
gperman@agricruit.com
Our client is one of the nation’s Top 100 Agricultural Cooperatives and a Top 20 Agronomy Company—is growing its agronomy division and seeking an experienced Agronomy Sales Specialist to serve growers in the Hillsboro, Wisconsin region.
This is a consultative sales role focused on delivering value, not just inputs. You’ll advise producers on fertilizer, seed, and crop protection solutions that improve yield, efficiency, and profitability—backed by a $1.19 billion co-op with deep Wisconsin roots.
Why Top Agronomy Professionals Join this company
- Scale with Stability: $1.19 B in annual sales and ongoing investment in facilities, including major expansions in Hillsboro and across Wisconsin.
- Full-Suite Selling Power: Offer growers complete solutions—fertilizer, crop nutrition, seed, crop protection, energy, and feed—creating stronger relationships and more wallet share.
- Autonomy + Support: Freedom to run your territory with the backing of dedicated agronomists, logistics, and credit teams.
- Local Relationships that Matter: Farmer-owned, community-focused, and highly trusted throughout Wisconsin.
- Growth & Recognition: United is expanding statewide, offering advancement opportunities and industry visibility.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, marketing, or business—or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years in agronomy or ag sales, with strong knowledge of soil, seed, and crop management.
- A relationship-builder who enjoys being in the field, scouting, and problem-solving.
- Driven, customer-focused, and motivated to grow a defined territory.
- In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles.
- Valid driver license and willingness to travel.
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office desirable.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Why Sales Pros Thrive Here
- You’ll sell with purpose. You’re not just moving product, you’re helping producers optimize yields, strengthen sustainability, and drive profitability. Backed by new technologies, local credibility, and full operational support, you can focus on what matters: growing relationships and results.
More details: Make value added recommendations to growers that will result in outstanding customer service and crop yield for growers, while improving the cooperative’s market share and efficiency, and helping to achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals. This position is responsible for sales, service, reporting, while maintaining a positive attitude that results in teamwork within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative with customers and potential customers.
- Promotes and coordinates the sales of fertilizer, crop nutrition products, crop protection products, seed, and seed treatments to maximize yield.
- Implements marketing and sales plans; establish and meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
- Scout fields for different diseases and pests.
- Work with growers and make seed fertilizer and chemical recommendations to help them get the best return on investment possible.
- Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development.
- Contact prospective or current customers to increased market share, utilizing scheduled appointments as well as cold calls.
- Submits weekly sales call report(s) to supervisor for review.
- Report accurate competitive information to manager including reporting the competitions strategies being employed and reporting on competitive activities.
- Grow knowledge on all products and crop management techniques to better position yourself with producers.
- Follow and support United Cooperative’s credit policy.
- Attend sales meetings for education and trainings as requested.
- Use Ag Tech tools designed to help grower and UC efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Confidential conversations encouraged. Email your resume to:
Gary Perman
gperman@agricruit.com