Ag Market Development

About

This position is responsible for expanding CIBO's Trusted Advisor Network and providing comprehensive support to our partners and farmers, focusing on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), commercial regenerative ag programs, and the CIBO software platform.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to growers and grower organizations to generate interest in the NRCS EQIP program. Organize and conduct grower information sessions to inform growers on the benefits and requirements of applying for EQIP funding.
• Using CIBO's software platform, work directly with advisors and growers on EQIP applications, assisting them through the data and documentation collection process, application processing, NRCS follow up. Provide agronomic support to growers and other grower support as needed.
• Remain in contact with growers throughout the application approval and funding process, ensure NRCS awarded contracts are signed and uploaded into the CIBO platform and that Assignment of Payment forms are submitted in a timely manner.
• Utilize known contacts and referrals to find and enroll new Trusted Advisors in CIBO's grower network. Train and onboard new partners, and manage partnerships to achieve key objectives.

This role helps transform agriculture and deliver better outcomes for farmers, businesses, governments and the environment by expanding access to incentive-based programs that make farming profitable and deliver positive agronomic impact.

• Deep Ag retail sales experience required
• Agronomic expertise (CCA) required; Licensed Technical Service Provider preferred
• USDA program experience, ideally with EQIP and in a local office in the Midwest preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong starting book of business and relationships with growers
• Comfort with learning new software programs and proficient in Office or Google Suite applications

• 401k with employer match
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

CIBO uses the power of science, data and artificial intelligence to transform agriculture and deliver better outcomes for farmers, businesses, governments and the environment by building and managing the leading independent agricultural technology platform.