Agronomy Industry Recruiter

Have people commented that you are excellent at building relationships?

Do you know you have a strong network of people across the 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 or 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 a better work/life balance?

Do you take ownership in all you do, 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 experienced agricultural industry professionals to join our team in a remote work position! The right individual will have a strong background in the Agronomy/Ag Inputs side of the industry, solid work ethic, and integrity. In this role we are targeting individuals who bring a strong multi-state or regional network of contacts in the Agronomy/Ag Input industry to continue to grow our ever in demand Agronomy team. We are seeking someone with 5+ years of experience in some sales/customer facing capacity where you've experienced success in growing your current business. We would also consider someone who has been an experienced Agronomy recruiter for another recruitment firm who may be a better fit for our team.

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 ag 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 a successful salesman or sales manager and looking for a new challenge.
Equity in a company you work for is interesting 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 who are ok with having standards, goals and accountability to meet those goals.

What you will be doing:

Build relationships across your market area with employees and employers
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 employers across your market area
Be a trusted strategic advisor
Other company responsibilities

A successful candidate for this role will possess the following:

Prior Agronomy/Ag Input 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

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, can be anywhere in the contingent 48 states. For this Agronomy/Ag Input recruiter, we would prefer the Central or Eastern time zone.

Ag 1 Source has been focused on Executive Level Agriculture 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 Agronomy Recruiting Consultant job.