Agriculture Industry Recruiter

Have people commented that you are excellent at building relationships?

Maybe you've been told you have the gift of gab.

Are you ready for a career move with a 20+ year organization that requires little travel and gives you the ability to build a flexible schedule so that you are not missing kid/life events?

Do you feel like your compensation is no longer in your control and bonuses/commissions are not fair or just non-existent?

If any of these resonate with you, read more below, recruiting may be a career to consider!

Ag 1 Source is looking to add experienced agricultural industry professionals to join our team in a remote work position! The right individual will have a strong background in agriculture, solid work ethic, and integrity as a foundational value. In this role we are targeting individuals who bring a strong multi-state or regional network of contacts in their respective industry to either build out that industry or add to one of the industries we already have established. We are seeking someone with 2-5+ years of experience in some sales/customer facing capacity where you've experienced success in growing your current business.

Why Consider Recruiting?

• You have a strong network of connections in the areas outlined above that you’d like to cultivate to a higher level.
• It’s a remote job, work from home but talk ag all day!
• If you’re interested in less travel, more time with your family, we can offer that.
• You are in control of your success, more effort = more income potential.
• You enjoy networking and talking to different people all day and get to know them at a deeper level.
• You’ve been a successful salesman or sales manager and looking for a new challenge.
• Equity in a company you work for is interesting to you.

But, this job is NOT for everyone:

• We need folks with a HIGH level of Integrity.
• We need you to be comfortable in your home office every day, talking on the phone, with minimal face to face time with those we interact with.
• We need people who are exceptional at building relationships and can tell the story of our clients, their business, products or services.
• We need people who can work as a team and know their work not only impacts them but the team as a whole.
• We need people who can be resilient and fight when things go wrong to make it better, not get fed up and run.
• We need people who are ok with having standards, goals and accountability to meet those goals.

What you will be doing:

• Build relationships across your market area with employees and employers
• Identify, recruit, and evaluate potential candidates for position openings
• Negotiate terms of employment and assist to resolve any post-employment issues
• Communicate through verbal, written, or other forms of communication
• Share and discuss relevant market information with employees and employers across your market area
• Be a trusted strategic advisor
• Other company responsibilities

A successful candidate for this role will possess the following:

• Prior sales/merchandising experience with a large network of contacts in your respective segment of the Ag Industry
• Strong communication skills including being a great questioner but also an exceptional listener.
• Driven to accomplish your goals regardless of the situation
• Core values of integrity and family first
• Entrepreneurial background or want to build something and control your potential earnings
• Strong time management skills
• Good ability to read people

Compensation: Strong compensation plan with unlimited income potential and the ability to become an owner

Benefits: Yes, good package of benefits

Desired Location: Remote position, can be anywhere in the contingent 48 states.

Ag 1 Source has been focused on Executive Level Agriculture recruiting since 2002, our network runs deep. If this role isn't quite the right fit for you, but, are still open to exploring career growth, feel free to do so HERE. Or, if you know someone who may be interested in this role, please reach out HERE. We provide up to a $500 referral bonus for individuals that are referred and we place.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Executive Recruiting Consultant job.