Vision Bioenergy Oilseeds (VBO) is a agricultural joint venture with the mission of developing, growing and marketing high quality oilseed oil for use in the production of biofuels to help create a cleaner, more sustainable future. We operate a research & development center and processing facility in Nampa, Idaho. 

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Sales Agronomist to join our team, focusing on the development and expansion of camelina production in Central Montana. This role plays a critical role in helping growers adopt camelina while building a reliable supply chain for downstream markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and expand camelina production acreage by engaging directly with growers, agronomists, and channel partners.
• Provide technical agronomic support to farmers, including guidance on crop establishment, management, and performance optimization.
• Assist farmers in integrating camelina into existing crop rotations to enhance productivity and sustainability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering expert advice on best practices for camelina cultivation and long-term crop adoption.
• Meet or exceed company acreage targets through proactive outreach and relationship management.
• Represent the company at grower meetings, field demonstrations, and trade shows.
• Support growers through the full season from pre-plant through harvest.
• Monitor crop progress and troubleshoot issues to ensure successful crop establishment and performance.
• Collect field data to improve agronomic recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational materials, training sessions, and promotional activities related to camelina production.

We offer a competitive salary, $70K - $110K, and an above average benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health and dependent flexible spending accounts, health-savings account, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), voluntary life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), voluntary critical illness and voluntary accident insurance, employee assistance program, 401K/401K Roth with company match, and bonus opportunity program. 

Join our innovative team dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers in adopting new crop solutions.  and a commitment to making a positive impact on the agricultural industry.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field.
•  3 - 7 years experience in agronomy, seed sales, crop consulting, or specialty crop development. Experience with oilseed crops or rotational crops is preferred.
• Proven experience in relationship-based agricultural sales.
• Strong understanding of crop production systems in dryland and/or irrigated systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with growers and channel partners.
• Ability to analyze agronomic data and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license (and ability to meet insurability requirements) and willingness to travel frequently within assigned regions.
• Comfortable working in a startup or emerging crop environment.