Loyal, WI Career Opportunities

Why Northside?
At Northside Elevator, you will join an evolving organization rooted in agriculture, relationships, and long-term thinking. This role offers the opportunity to help shape scalable business processes and work alongside a team committed to serving producers across Wisconsin. We offer purposeful work, growth opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in a family-owned organization.

Role Overview
The Administrative Operations Coordinator is responsible for owning all inbound and outbound scale activity, serving as a critical control point for accuracy, product flow, and customer experience. This role ensures all weights, grades, and transactions are completed with precision and in real time, directly impacting inventory integrity, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency. This position acts as the central coordination point between producers, drivers, operations, and internal teams—managing traffic flow, minimizing delays, and ensuring a seamless and professional experience at the scale. This role also supports daily office and operational coordination functions. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, organization, customer-focus, and ability to balance operational responsibilities with administrative, cross-functional office support.

Key Responsibilities

Scale Operations
• Own all inbound and outbound scale transactions with a high level of organization, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Ensure all weights, tickets, and documentation are complete, correct, and audit-ready.
• Accurately enter and manage data within scale systems and supporting platforms.
• Collaborate on truck flow coordination to optimize throughput and minimize wait times, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Prepare and process scale tickets, delivery receipts, grain contacts, and settlement paperwork.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in weights, tickets, or documentation proactively.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including DOT, FDA, and scale certification standards.
• Monitor and support scale equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance/calibration as needed.
• Perform grain grading and sampling, ensuring accurate and consistent quality assessment, grain grading documentation and customer records.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns (moisture, damage, foreign material).
• Support traceability and accurate documentation requirements for grain and feed products including assistance in audit preparation.
• Coordinate closely with operations, grain merchandising, and dispatch.

Supporting Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Office
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist producers and haulers with delivery schedules, ticket questions, product inquiries, and general account support.
• Assist office staff with data entry, invoice processing, filing and document management, accounts receivable support and verifying ticket accuracy before billing.
• Support inventory tracking and reconciliation efforts.
• Provide backup support for other office team members when needed.
• Help maintain efficient communication between office and operations teams.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or relevant experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
o Proficient in the use of computer technology and other relevant tools.
o Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
o Ability to understand agricultural operations and commodities.
o Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Soft Skills:
o Strong attention to detail.
o Display a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.
o Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient.
o Strong commitment to quality, honesty, and client service.
o Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
o Possess a confident and positive mindset.
o Strong awareness and adherence to protocols, regulations, and best practices.

Work Environment

• The position is office-based.
• Includes extended hours during peak operational periods including harvest and seasonal demand spikes.

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Summary

Agronomy & Grain Operations personnel will assist in and perform a wide range of activities under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure the spring fertilizer and fall harvest seasons run smoothly.  Traditionally this includes truck spreader driving in the spring, grain handling operations and driving in the fall, and assisting with various operational tasks throughout the off-season.  This position will be responsible for assisting in business seasonal needs and requires a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and technical skills.  A good working relationship with other employees and knowledge of a wide variety of tasks is needed to excel at this position.  Agronomy & Grain Operations must comply with all company policies, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Agronomy Peak Season (roughly April – July)
  • During this period, your primary focus will be on field operations, including:
    • Operate the truck spreader efficiently and accurately, applying materials to designated fields and locations.
    • Accurately deliver and verify correct product according to dispatched schedule and seasonal needs.
    • Complete appropriate paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Assist with loading and unloading of fertilizer and other operational tasks.
• Grain Peak Season (roughly August – November)
  • During this period, your primary focus will be on grain operations, including:
    • Assist with soil sampling.
    • Operate the scales and grain dryer, sample loads, load/unload trucks, and perform other related operations.
    • Assist with loading and unloading grain.
    • Perform grain housekeeping and equipment cleanouts.
• Off-Peak Season (roughly December – March)
  • In the off-season, responsibilities will shift to operational and maintenance support, including:
    • Complete preventative equipment maintenance, such as oil changes, tire rotations, checking batteries, changing filters, fluids, and lubrication.
    • Haul product between warehouses and facilities.
    • Transfer grain between locations and assist with gain bin cleanouts.

Additional Duties

• Operate a forklift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasional weekend work required during peak seasons.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and possess a satisfactory driving record.
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders, and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material.
  • Ability to understand agricultural sales and service.
  • Proficient in the use of computer technology and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Display a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.
  • Self-driven, motivated, and organizationally efficient.
  • Safety-minded with strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and best practices.
  • Strong commitment to quality, honesty, and client service.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with focus on team collaboration.
  • Possess a confident and positive mindset.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily operations-focused and involves working outdoors, with regular exposure to varying weather conditions.

Why Northside?
At Northside Elevator, you will join an evolving organization rooted in agriculture, relationships, and long-term thinking. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help shape scalable business processes, and work alongside a team committed to serving producers across Wisconsin. We offer purposeful work, growth opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in a family-owned organization.

Role Overview
The Business Operations Manager is a role responsible for driving operational excellence across customer service, logistics coordination, office administration, inventory coordination, and cross-functional communication. This individual will serve as a central operational hub between customers, logistics, mill operations, sales, purchasing, inventory, and finance to ensure efficient day-to-day execution throughout the business. The role requires a strong communicator who is a highly organized, analytical, and process-oriented leader and enjoys improving systems, developing teams, and solving operational challenges. This role will take up high-level business goals and turn them into actionable, efficient daily processes.
The Business Operations Manager has a direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, inventory and billing accuracy, delivery performance, profitability, and the long-term scalability of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on workflow efficiency, communication, accountability, operational accuracy, and profitability.
• Lead accountability to standardized operating procedures.
• Improve and build scalable operational processes that support long-term business development.
• Improve operational coordination between office, logistics, production, inventory, and customer-facing teams.
• Identify opportunities to better utilize ERP and operational software systems.

Customer Service & Operational Coordination
• Oversee daily customer order coordination and service execution for agricultural accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication regarding orders, delivery schedules, product availability, and service-related concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, farm managers, and commercial accounts.
• Resolve customer issues professionally while identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements.
• Maintain high customer service standards across the office and operational support teams.

Purchasing, Inventory & Production Coordination
• Coordinate closely with mill operations to support efficient production and delivery scheduling.
• Improve dispatch communication and coordination.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve service levels and delivery efficiency.
• Assist in inventory accuracy initiatives identifying and resolving process gaps impacting inventory accuracy, integrity, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.

Billing, Reporting & Financial Coordination
• Oversee accurate inventory, billing, and operational reporting processes.
• Support accurate invoicing, billing processes, and customer account coordination.
• Assist leadership with operational reporting, budgeting support, and expense tracking.
• Implement process improvements to support accuracy and data integrity across departments.

Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop team members.
• Establish and train employees on clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Operational Standards
• Support operational documentation, audit readiness, and compliance requirements while maintaining strong controls and documentation practices.

Cross-Functional Coordination
• Serve as a key communication and coordination link between client relations, operations, sales, inventory, purchasing, finance, and customers to support efficient execution, strong communication, and continuous operational improvement.

Job Requirements

Experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in operations management, business operations, logistics coordination, office leadership, or a related operational environment with prior managerial or team leadership.
• Experience within agriculture, feed, grain, dairy, manufacturing, or other production-based industries preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, feed management, inventory, or operational software systems.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate will bring a strong operational mindset and the ability to lead through communication, organization, accountability, and continuous improvement, including:
• Team leadership, team development, and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset, systems thinking, and operational ownership
• Operational communication and cross-functional coordination
• Development and follow-through on strategies to align with company goals
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Workflow optimization and operational efficiency
• Inventory, transaction, and data accuracy
• Organizational and time management skills
• Customer service and relationship management

Why Northside?

Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing.  We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry.  Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition.  You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Summary

The Dairy Consultant is a dairy nutrition professional responsible for delivering comprehensive consulting services to progressive dairy operations. This role focuses on optimizing farm profitability through nutrition, herd health, and management strategies.

Dairy Consultants utilize key performance indicators to evaluate individual operations and develop tailored recommendations. This position requires strong relationship management and collaboration across clients, internal teams, veterinarians, financial partners, universities, and industry stakeholders. The Dairy Consultant is expected to be fully integrated into client operations and serve as a key contributor to overall farm success.

Key Responsibilities

• Ration Formulation & Optimization

• Balance dairy rations using platforms such as AMTS and/or NDS.
• Incorporate forage analyses (NIR, wet chemistry), commodity pricing, and ingredient availability.
• Optimize for productivity like milk yield, components, feed efficiency, rumen health, and cow longevity aligned on the client goals.
• On-Farm Consulting

• Conduct regular farm visits (weekly to monthly depending on client need).
• Evaluate TMR consistency, feed bunk management, body condition, manure scoring, and behavior.
• Perform herd walkthroughs to assess cow comfort, ventilation, and overall performance using tools such as manure screening and the Penn State Particle Separator (PSPS).
• Troubleshoot on-farm challenges and provide timely, practical solutions.
• Ingredient & Forage Management

• Advise on silage management (corn silage, haylage), shrink control, and feed storage best practices.
• Collaborate with procurement teams on commodity selection, cost optimization, and contracting strategies.
• Participate in on-farm trials and research to stay in the forefront of nutrition advancements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze milk production data (DHI, parlor systems), feed intake, and efficiency metrics, while incorporating on-farm cost considerations.
• Maintain working knowledge of dairy records programs such as DairyComp 305.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations to clients.

• Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy owners, managers, and farm employees.
• Develop and execute action plans aligned with both short- and long-term client goals.
• Deliver consistent, professional communication and service.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand business with new and existing clients.
• Product & Program Development

• Contribute to team initiatives aimed at increasing market share and achieving sales goals.
• Promote Northside Elevator’s dairy nutrition and management programs to key accounts and prospects.
• Support the ongoing technical development of both self and team members.

Job Requirements

Education: Degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, or related field required; advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) are a plus. Equivalent experience will be considered. We are open to both developing and experienced professionals in dairy nutrition and on-farm consulting.

Certification: Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and possess a satisfactory driving record.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to build relationships, negotiate, and close sales with a high level of integrity and trust.
• Proficiency in ration formulation software, Microsoft Office programs, and CRM tools.
• Strong consultative selling skills – understanding clients’ needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Strong understanding of dairy production systems and ability to manage a diverse client base.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication, active-listening, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine passion and enthusiasm that translates into authenticity and credibility.

Work Environment & Travel

• Field-based role with frequent travel to client locations for sales visits, nutrition consultations, and support.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, based on client and operational needs

Why Northside?
At Northside Elevator, you will join an evolving, multi-location agricultural business rooted in relationships and long-term thinking. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help shape scalable business processes, and work alongside a team committed to serving dairy and crop producers across Wisconsin. With operations spanning feed production, grain handling, and agronomy services, the company is focused on delivering high-quality products while driving operational efficiency and long-term growth. We offer purposeful work and a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in a family-owned organization.

Role Overview
The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and driving operational excellence across multiple locations and divisions including feed production, agronomy operations, grain and ingredient handling, logistics, quality, safety, and facilities. This role has cross-functional influence and is accountable for improving efficiency, throughput, cost control, and inventory discipline across the organization. The Director of Operations will have measurable business impact and requires an executer with operational discipline who enjoys improving efficiency, solving operational challenges, and delivering results for long-term scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Site Operational Leadership
• Oversee operations across multiple locations to ensure consistency and performance.
• Standardize processes and optimize asset utilization.

Operational Efficiency & Throughput
• Drive efficiency in feed production, agronomy blending, and material handling.
• Improve throughput and reduce downtime.

Grain & Input Flow Execution
• Ensure efficient movement and storage of grain and ingredients.
• Coordinate with merchandising and procurement teams to execute plans.

Logistics & Fleet Management
• Improve routing, scheduling, and delivery efficiency.
• Reduce cost per mile and cost per ton delivered.

Inventory & Working Capital
• Manage inventory levels and improve turns.
• Reduce excess inventory, shrink, and waste.

Labor & Cost Management
• Improve labor efficiency and align staffing with demand.
• Drive payroll toward target % of gross profit.

Facilities & Asset Management
• Oversee maintenance and uptime of all facilities.
• Support capital planning and maximize asset utilization.

Leadership & Team Development:
• Lead and develop operations teams.
• Drive accountability, communication, continuous improvement, and performance through metrics.

Job Requirements

Experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience in operations leadership, senior leadership preferred.
• Experience in managing multi-site operations.
• Experience within agriculture, feed, grain, dairy, or similar industries preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Agriculture, or related field beneficial.
• Experience working with ERP, inventory, or operational software systems.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proven track record of improving cost structure, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate is a decisive operational leader who drives execution, builds accountability, and delivers measurable business results through disciplined leadership and operational excellence.

• Demonstrated ability to translate company strategy into operational execution, aligning people, processes, and resources to achieve business objectives.

• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to lead complex operations, identify operational gaps, and drive scalable solutions across multiple functions.

• Proven leadership capability with experience building high-performing teams, developing leaders, setting clear expectations, and creating a culture of accountability and ownership.

• Continuous improvement orientation with the ability to challenge the status quo, improve operational efficiency, and implement sustainable process improvements.

• Strong business acumen and operational judgment with the ability to balance customer service, profitability, safety, quality, and execution.

• Analytical and solution-oriented thinker with experience utilizing data, metrics, and root-cause analysis to drive operational decisions and resolve issues effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Highly organized and execution-focused with the ability to prioritize effectively, lead through change, and manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, operational consistency, and continuous development of people and processes.

Why Northside?
Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Job Overview
Northside Elevator is committed to producing safe, high-quality animal feed, and our Feed Production team plays a vital role in delivering on that promise. This role involves weighing and preparing hand-add ingredients and operating processing equipment in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). Team members will also assist with general housekeeping, support coworkers in loading bagged feed onto trucks, and help customers with loading purchases as needed. A basic understanding of our feed products is helpful, and all work must be performed in compliance with company policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations.

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented individual—someone who’s eager to learn, not afraid to get their hands dirty, and excited to be part of a hardworking team.

Key Responsibilities
• Accurately weigh and prepare hand-add ingredients for feed mixes
• Verify that the correct products are placed into designated hand-add bins
• Fill and monitor hand-add bins to support accurate batching
• Demonstrate working knowledge of feed-related products used within the mill
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by practicing proper housekeeping and promptly addressing spills or debris
• Retrieve and prepare medicated feed products for inclusion in feed mixes
• Record and track daily usage of medicated feed products in compliance with documentation requirements
• Operate feed manufacturing processes in accordance with quality assurance policies, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
• Coordinate the proper placement and organization of products within the mill.
• Assist with bagging feed for distribution
• Support inventory control through organizing, counting, and verifying product quantities
• Monitor, maintain, and report inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability
• Safely and effectively operate weigh buggies for feed production

Additional Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements
• Education: Minimum requirement of a high school degree or equivalent
• Experience:
o Previous feed mill, grain handling, or manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Technical Skills:
o Numerical aptitude
o Ability to follow SOPs and GMPs
• Soft Skills:
o Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
o Ability to work independently and efficiently manage responsibilities
o Effective communication and teamwork skills
o Ability to lift sixty pounds repetitively and operate a pallet jack with 2,000 pounds of material
o Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and varying temperatures
o Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods
o Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and following all safety regulations and company policies

Why Northside?

At Northside Elevator, you will join an evolving organization rooted in agriculture, relationships, and long-term thinking. This role is more than a transactional merchandising role — it is an opportunity to directly influence grain margin performance, market strategy, customer relationships, and business growth within a diversified agribusiness. We are looking for someone who wants ownership, values operational execution, and is motivated by making a visible impact in a family-owned organization.

Role Overview
The Grain Merchandiser is responsible for owning grain margin, market position, and risk management execution across corn, soybeans, and other commodities. This role owns the grain merchandising profit and loss (P&L) and is accountable for basis strategy, hedge execution, market positioning, and margin per bushel performance. This role will be measured against profitability, market execution, customer growth, asset utilization, logistics management, risk control, and financial discipline. The ideal candidate combines strong market knowledge, commercial decision-making, relationship management, customer origination and operational coordination to maximize profitability while managing risk.

Key Responsibilities

P&L Ownership & Financial Accountability
• Own profitability of assigned grain merchandising programs.
• Manage and monitor:
o Gross margin per bushel
o Basis gains/losses
o Freight economics
o Inventory carrying costs
o Shrink exposure
• Develop and manage annual merchandising budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend corrective actions.

Grain Origination & Producer Relationships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, commercial grain accounts, feed and dairy customers.
• Originate grain through cash bids, forward contracts, and marketing programs.
• Develop producer marketing strategies and contracting opportunities.
• Ensure supply for feed mill demand and commercial programs.

Market Position & Risk Management
• Own daily grain position.
• Execute hedging strategy.
• Monitor exposure by commodity.

Margin Management
• Own gross profit per bushel.
• Capture basis and spread opportunities.
• Deliver target improvement per bushel.

Logistics & Inventory
• Manage grain ownership and storage positions.
• Coordinate inventory movement with operations and logistics teams.
• Balance storage utilization, carry opportunities, cash flow requirements and risk exposure.
• Optimize freight and movement economics.
• Ensure timely execution of grain shipments and customer deliveries.

Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop team members.
• Establish and train employees on clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Accountability
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Job Requirements

Experience
• 3-10+ years of experience in grain merchandising or trading.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, futures, basis, and hedging.
• Understanding of logistics, including rail, and feed integration experience, including quality specifications.
• Risk management discipline.
• Continuous improvement mindset, systems thinking, and area ownership.
• ERP system familiarity.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
• Operational communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Accountability and integrity.

Work Environment
• Extended hours during harvest or peak trading season.
• This role is typically office-based (Loyal, WI) with flexibility to work remotely on a limited, as-needed basis.

Why Northside?
Northside is family-owned, family-led, and leads the state in feed manufacturing. We are not just building a business; we are transforming an industry. Since 1948, our primary mission has never wavered—that is to be the most trusted and dependable partner in serving the agricultural industry. Our spectrum of individualized consulting, services, and products is unmatched, and our relentless commitment to helping assure the success of our clients is our core ambition. You will love working here because we have purposeful work, growth opportunities, and benefits that matter.

Role Overview:
The Sales Agronomist is a client-facing, revenue-driven role responsible for selling agronomic products and services while providing expert guidance on seed, fertilizer, crop protection, and agronomic best practices. This position focuses on developing relationships with growers, executing sales plans, and expanding market share through trusted agronomic solutions.
Combining agronomic expertise with strong sales acumen, this role involves direct engagement with growers. Depending on the season, responsibilities will shift between evaluating crop conditions, diagnosing agronomic challenges, and consulting with clients on products and services that enhance farm profitability. Success in this role requires in-depth agronomic and technical knowledge, the ability to build lasting relationships, sales acumen, and a passion for agriculture.

Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development (Primary Focus)
• Actively sell agronomic products, including fertilizer, seed, crop protection, and agronomic services to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers, providing agronomic consultation and product recommendations tailored to their needs.
• Achieve sales goals and execute strategic sales plans, focusing on new business development and account growth.
• Create and recommend agronomic programs for targeted accounts to increase revenue and expand sales opportunities.
• Spend a majority of time developing and nurturing relationships with farmers to earn business and grow market share.
• Drive growth of agronomy business in Northside’s Stanley developing market location.
• Negotiate, close sales, and manage client accounts, ensuring strong retention and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with others as part of Northside’s agronomy team to elevate individual and group success and profitability.

Agronomic Consultation & Crop Management
• Scout fields for weeds, pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies, providing data-driven recommendations to improve crop health and profitability.
• Provide in-season and year-round agronomic advice on seed selection, nutrient management, and crop protection strategies.
• Analyze soil test data, field history, and nutrient credits to develop proper fertilizer and nutrient recommendations.
• Evaluate crop emergence, growth stages, and harvest, ensuring growers make the best decisions for optimal yield and profitability.
• Identify crop threats and provide economically viable weed, insect, and disease management recommendations.
• Communicate proactively in support of clients’ in-season needs, entering work orders accurately to ensure timely and smooth data flow to agronomy operations team.

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Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Crop Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in agronomy sales, crop advising, or agricultural business development.
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• Proven experience in agronomic product sales, client relationship management, and business development.
• Deep knowledge of fertilizer, seed, crop protection products, and agronomic best practices.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong consultative selling skills – understanding clients’ needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Ability to build relationships, negotiate, and close sales with a high level of integrity and trust.
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and retain clients.
• Understanding of pricing, margins, and profitability in the agri-business sector.
• Excellent communication, active-listening, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently in a field-based sales role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, agronomy-related software, and CRM tools.
• Ability to travel regularly to client locations and attend industry events.
• Genuine passion and enthusiasm that translates into authenticity and credibility.

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Work Environment & Travel
• Field-based role with frequent travel to client locations for sales visits, agronomic consultations, and support.
• Requires seasonal flexibility to provide in-season grower support and attend key agronomic meetings.
To apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a tailored cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us about your relevant experiences and how you align with our company values.

Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.