Business Development - Mid South

Ag 1 Source is looking for a business development rep to work with independent ag retailers throughout the Mid South region of the US.

This role needs to have someone who is very familiar with fertilizer and fertilizer enhancement type products, who is also familiar with the independent or regional ag retailers across this area.

Our client is introducing an exciting new product in fertilizer as well as continuing to grow their other product line. This role will grow sales by educating growers, retail agronomy organizations, crop consultants, on how your products will help them reduce costs and improve product efficiency, yields and harvest quality. You will work primarily with the row crop side of the industry where dry fertilizer is prevalent. This is a small 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 independent 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 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 with fertilizer background in row crops
Experience working with fertilizer and independent ag retailers.
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
Drive to increase earnings substantially by selling more. A great commission plan that is easy to understand and track.

Compensation: The salary range for this role will depend on the candidate's qualifications with a target base salary from $100-$120K in addition to a aggressive bonus plan that is uncapped, with most representatives earning a bonus that can be equivalent to 50% up to 100% their salary!

Benefits: Included

Desired Location: Mid South area, targeting Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, West TN, Bootheel of MO.

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 Territory Sales job.