At InnerPlant (www.innerplant.com) we are reimagining the role of crops in our farming system, developing crops that can tell us what they need by turning plants into Living Sensors. Our Smart Seeds signal early and specific stressors in a scalable and affordable way to optimize chemical and fertilizer use while increasing yields, delivering more with less.

We’re backed by industry giant John Deere and other veteran venture capitalists and are poised for massive growth to realize a more productive and sustainable farming system. InnerPlant is a place for dreamers and optimists, people that believe they can change the world and that want to take action to leave a positive lasting impact. If you share these traits and have a relentless drive to deliver under pressure - this is the opportunity for you.

InnerPlant is rolling out its first products in the Midwest. Our mission is to empower retailers, agronomists, and farmers with real-time, actionable data insights to optimize crop health and yield. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Territory Sales Manager. This is a critical role responsible for driving grower enrollment–one of the most important metrics for InnerPlant’s success.

The Territory Sales Manager will work closely with our Director of Sales and other team members to build relationships and generate business with retailers, ensure seamless onboarding and training of retail locations, and engage with growers to demonstrate the value of our products and technology. The ideal candidate will have a background or interest in agronomy, sales, and high-touch service and be passionate about driving innovation in agriculture.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute the go-to-market strategy and achieve sales targets in territory
Fully onboard retail customers, train crop advisors and sales agronomists to use our data insights platform effectively, and ensure they are motivated to push grower adoption
Collaborate with retail customers to execute sales efforts and enroll growers in InnerPlant’s data insights
Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotional activities, including hosting grower meetings and technology demonstrations in the field
Provide ongoing support and engagement with retail customers and growers to ensure they understand and benefit of our technology, including field visits
Maintain a timely account of field activities, including maintenance of customer relationship management software
Participate in virtual meetings and coordinate with colleagues based in California, leveraging remote work/collaboration tools and technologies.
Gather feedback from users to inform continuous improvement of our products and services
Support agronomic field operations as needed, including deployment of seed and hardware installations

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Business, or a related field
Experience in agronomy, sales, customer success, or related fields is welcomed but not required.
Desire to grow and succeed in a customer-facing role in the agriculture industry
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to meet or exceed sales targets and quotas
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools to manage outreach/touchpoints and track progress towards sales targets
Passionate about agriculture and technology
Enthusiasm for working with a dynamic startup where goals and resources may shift frequently
Willingness to travel often within assigned regional territory
Valid driver license

The US base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000 + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

InnerPlant provides an amazing opportunity to work on some of the hardest problems facing humanity and help design the agricultural systems of the future. In addition to working with a fun team, we offer competitive compensation, insurance benefits, and flexible time-off.

InnerPlant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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