AGRILAND FS is hiring an Agronomy Sales Specialist in Griswold, Iowa, for an individual who wants to grow into a trusted agronomy consultant. This role combines a strong work ethic and genuine passion for rural and agricultural culture with AGRILAND FS’s training and development programs, helping you make a direct impact on customers’ entire acre through seed, fertilizer, crop protection, and precision farming solutions.
About AGRILAND FS — Trusted Agricultural Partner
Industry Focus: Full-service agronomy — seed, fertilizer, crop protection, and precision farming solutions
Business Stability: A financially stable and consistently growing agricultural retail business
Investment in People: Excellent training and development programs to build community-respected consultants
Equal Opportunity: AGRILAND FS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer to all applicants
Retirement Security: 100% company-funded Pension Plan plus an additional 401k with company match
Career Growth & Sales Impact in Rural Iowa
Relationship-Driven Role: Build long-term, trusted relationships with farmers across your territory in Iowa
Whole-Acre Impact: Influence customer success across seed, fertilizer, crop protection, and precision farming
Mentorship & Training: Structured development programs designed to build expert, community-respected consultants
Long-Term Career Path: A genuine opportunity to grow within a stable, expanding agricultural retail organisation
Position Overview
The Agronomy Sales Specialist at AGRILAND FS in Griswold, Iowa combines sales consultancy with hands-on agronomy expertise, helping farmers across the region make better decisions for their entire acre. You will purposely schedule in-person meetings with farmers, develop deep professional relationships, learn and solve real agronomy challenges, and grow into a trusted consultant through AGRILAND FS’s structured training and development programs — all while working with seed, fertilizer, crop protection, and precision farming technology.
Why This Role Matters: As an Agronomy Sales Specialist at AGRILAND FS, you become a trusted advisor for farmers across Griswold and the surrounding Iowa region — directly influencing crop outcomes through expert seed, fertilizer, and crop protection recommendations, building lasting relationships rooted in rural community values, and growing your career with a company that invests heavily in your development, your retirement security, and your long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
Farmer Relationship Development
- Purposely schedule in-person meetings with farmers to develop strong, trust-based professional relationships
- Take time to genuinely learn each customer’s unique agronomy needs across their entire farming operation
- Build a reputation as a knowledgeable, reliable, and community-respected agronomy sales consultant in the region
- Maintain consistent, proactive communication with farmers to support long-term loyalty and business growth
Agronomy Consulting & Problem Solving
- Develop strong agronomy skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured AGRILAND FS training programs
- Actively pursue opportunities to identify and solve business and agronomy challenges faced by farming customers
- Provide expert recommendations across seed selection, fertilizer programs, crop protection, and precision farming technology
- Stay current on agronomic best practices and emerging precision agriculture tools to better serve customer needs
Operational Support & Leadership
- Assist operations with leadership, scheduling, and consistent follow-up with customers throughout the growing season
- Support seamless coordination between sales, operations, and agronomy teams to ensure excellent customer service
- Demonstrate examples of influencing others through leadership or sales relationships within the AGRILAND FS team
- Work flexible hours beyond the standard schedule when needed to meet and exceed customer expectations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Minimum of a two or four-year degree, or equivalent experience in sales or an agriculture-related industry
Experience & Skills Requirements
- Strong agricultural aptitude with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly on the job and become a subject matter expert
- Proven examples of influencing others, either through leadership experience or established sales relationships
- Strong business skills including collaboration, clear communication, customer focus, and solid decision-making abilities
- Willingness to work hours beyond the standard schedule to meet and exceed customer needs during peak seasons
- Genuine exposure to or passion for rural culture and agriculture is highly valued for long-term success in this role
Compensation & Benefits
- Pension Plan: 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to the employee
- 401k Plan: Additional 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits package
- Paid Time Off: Paid time off, sick pay, and paid holidays included
- Company Vehicle: Provided to support territory travel and customer visits
- Training & Development: Excellent ongoing programs designed to build a respected community consultant
- Performance Incentives: Compensation and unique incentives that reward industry experience and ongoing success
About AGRILAND FS
AGRILAND FS is a financially stable and consistently growing agricultural retail company dedicated to serving farmers across Iowa with expert seed, fertilizer, crop protection, and precision farming solutions. Known for investing heavily in the training and development of its team members, AGRILAND FS helps individuals grow from new consultants into trusted, community-respected agronomy experts. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing — including a 100% company-funded pension plan — AGRILAND FS offers a genuinely rewarding long-term career path for those passionate about agriculture and rural communities.
Career Excellence: Build a respected agronomy sales career with a financially stable, growing company that invests in your training, your community, and your future.
Who Should Apply?
- Agriculture Sales Professionals: With a passion for rural culture and a desire to build long-term farmer relationships
- Recent Ag Graduates: With a two or four-year degree in agriculture, business, or related fields seeking a sales career
- Experienced Consultants: Looking to transition into agronomy sales with strong training and growth support
- Self-Motivated Relationship Builders: With demonstrated leadership or sales influence experience in any industry
- Iowa-Based Candidates: Familiar with the Griswold area and surrounding farming communities seeking local opportunity
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