Sales Agronomist

Do you have a passion for sales, servicing growers, and a working knowledge of agronomy? Do you love meeting people, using the latest technology, and working with growers to help them solve problems? Are you competitive and driven to deliver results? If so, EarthScout could be a perfect fit for you! About EarthScout As a subsidiary of Design Ready Controls (), EarthScout () is a Minnesota based Agriculture Technology company with locations in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. We manufacture and sell an innovative and growing line of cellular and wifi soil moisture sensors and weather stations that growers place in their field to remotely monitor field conditions real time using the EarthScout app on their mobile device. We proudly help growers optimize growth, reduce inputs, conserve resources, increase revenue, and build living soils for a stronger, healthier future. This is an Exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sales Agronomist on a full-time contract-to-hire basis. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on their performance during the 6 month contract period. As an Outside Sales Agronomist for EarthScout, your responsibilities will include: * Performing sales calls (phone, email, or in-person) with current and prospective customers while demonstrating sound agronomic skills and problem-solving ability. * Pursuing new sales & marketing leads, following up on existing sales leads, and creating new opportunities. * Understanding a prospect customer's crop, soil, and irrigation challenges, and recommending EarthScout products and solutions that will benefit their operation. * Building lasting relationships with customers and prospects while earning their trust. * Being responsible for all sales activities from lead generation through closing the sale. * The ability to demonstrate EarthScout products and explain features. * Being able to present our product and service benefits, and the added value we offer. * Serving as an advisor to the product team and assisting their efforts in incorporating new products or services that benefit our growers. * Contributing to a positive work environment that promotes the values and mission of EarthScout. * Monitoring market conditions, competitors, products, and pricing. * Providing ongoing support to your customer base. * Forecasting annual territory sales. * Maintaining an accurate customer information database (CRM). * A desire to travel regionally to tradeshows and meet with growers to close sales. * Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing. Qualifications * Sales experience in agronomy, ag solutions, agricultural equipment, or related industry is preferred. Experience in outside sales of ag solutions or ag equipment is highly preferred. * Personal or family experience in farming or agriculture. * Knowledge of local markets and ag equipment. * Strong time management, organization, and communication skills. * Experience using CRM system to contact, document, and follow up with leads. * Ability to present estimates and negotiate exceptionally well. * Being versatile and enthusiastic with high energy and self-motivated to succeed. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Laptop, Smartphone and related products. * Ability to travel using company truck when necessary. * A bachelor's degree is a plus but is not required. * Certified Crop Advisor preferred. Above all, we are seeking a friendly team player who has an outstanding work ethic, a willingness to continue learning and growing personally and professionally while contributing to a positive work environment! Compensation & Benefits: * Competitive Salary:$60,000-$70,000 annually DOE plus commissions * Commission on monthly sales as defined in terms and conditions of Agreement Benefits: ESST This position is located in Minneapolis, MN, however we are open to remote candidates for the right fit depending on location, and ability to travel. Must be based in the US. Upon joining EarthScout, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and diverse team that takes pride in a job well done and is appreciated for the work they do! For more information about EarthScout, please visit our website at Disclaimer: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer. Design Ready Controls is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity.

Created: 2025-02-01