Technical Sales - Fertilizer Industry

About the Client:

Our client is a leading company in the agro-industrial sector, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative solutions aimed at improving agricultural product quality. With a strong presence in Des Moines, Iowa, they are expanding their operations to Illinois and South Dakota, providing effective logistical solutions and efficient product delivery.

About the Role:

The company is seeking a Technical Sales Representative responsible for promoting and selling an advanced liquid coating technology for granular fertilizers to industrial clients, fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, and large agricultural operations .

This role combines technical expertise with strategic sales execution, focusing on building long-term partnerships, delivering technical value, and supporting large-scale commercial adoption of the product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell the liquid coating technology to fertilizer manufacturers, industrial partners, cooperatives, and large distribution centers.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Act as a technical advisor to customers, providing recommendations on product application and operational optimization.
• Collaborate with R&D, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure successful product implementation.
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support product development and commercial strategy.
• Support expansion of the commercial portfolio, including multifunctional adjuvants and foliar fertilizers.
• Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the agro-industrial sector.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in technical sales, preferably within agriculture, fertilizers, chemicals, or industrial inputs.
• Strong technical understanding of fertilizers, crop nutrition, or related technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Speak Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Chemistry, or related field preferred.