Agriculture Retail Regional Sales Representative, Sustainable Ag and (USDA) NRCS Programs

CIBO is a science-based software company focused on agricultural incentive programs for growers, including commercial programs and USDA funded programs such as NRCS EQIP and RCPP grants. CIBO strives to improve outcomes from growers and farm communities by navigating complex incentive based programs-including those related to climate change, soil health, water quality, carbon sequestration, and global food security. Position Description This position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Trusted Advisor Network, focusing on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), commercial regenerative Ag programs, and the CIBO software platform. The role involves enrolling growers through our advisor network, agronomic support, training, customer service, relationship management, and working closely with local USDA NRCS offices. Responsibilities ● Grower Recruitment: 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. ● Grower Engagement: 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, and other grower support as needed. ● Grower Program Fulfillment: 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. Provide agronomic support to growers and assist in implementation planning for approved and funded practices. Assist grower in coordinating site visits with the NRCS for approval of resource concerns and proper implementation of funded practices. Qualifications ● Deep Agriculture retail sales experience required ● Agronomic expertise (CCA) required, or on-farm commercial agriculture experience ● 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 Travel: Expect 50% travel, or more on a seasonal basis; Remote or hybrid work environment expected, but residence in midwest or great lakes region strongly preferred. This role requires travel throughout the Midwest, primarily in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The individual will ideally be based in one of these states. Benefits: ● 401k with employer match ● Competitive health and dental benefits ● Paid parental leave ● Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) ● Reasonable travel expenses including mileage, hotel and meals reimbursed in accordance with CIBO travel policy Apply tot his job Apply To this Job