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Frontier Cooperative

Supplies farm inputs and markets grain

Inside Sales Representative - Agronomy

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Lincoln, NE, USA
In PersonTravel within the assigned territory is required.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two to four years of sales or agronomy experience.
  • Strong sales, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
  • Working knowledge of agronomy products, crop production practices, and precision agriculture solutions.
  • Relationship-building, customer service, and communication abilities.
  • Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a results-driven environment.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • A valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
  • Achieve annual sales volume, gross margin, and revenue goals set by leadership.
  • Grow market share by expanding existing accounts and developing new customer relationships.
  • Promote a profitable mix of seed, crop protection products, fertilizer, and value-added agronomy services.
  • Identify customer needs and recommend agronomic solutions that improve producer success and increase sales opportunities.
  • Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently pursue qualified prospects.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans for assigned customers.
  • Build trusted relationships that position Frontier Cooperative as the customer's preferred agronomy partner.
  • Communicate the value of Frontier's products, services, patronage program, and agronomic expertise.
  • Provide timely follow-up on customer inquiries, service requests, and concerns.
  • Deliver a customer experience that drives long-term loyalty and retention.
  • Execute seasonal sales campaigns, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
  • Prepare accurate pricing, forecasts, and customer recommendations.
  • Use Frontier Connect and CRM platforms to manage opportunities and document customer activity.
  • Engage customers through phone, email, text, social media, and virtual platforms, and maintain proactive communication throughout the sales cycle.
  • Partner with agronomy operations, procurement, and other business units to ensure excellent service and execution.
  • Collaborate with field Agronomy Account Managers and internal teams to deliver customer support.
  • Participate in sales meetings, product training, and business planning sessions.
  • Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
  • Protect confidential customer and business information.
  • Follow company policies and safety procedures, and promote a safe work environment.

About the company

Frontier Cooperative supplies farmers in Nebraska with crop inputs, livestock feed and energy products, and handles and markets their grain. Its agronomy business combines seed, fertilizer and crop protection products with field application and precision farming services. The cooperative also runs feed mills, customizes animal rations and delivers propane and petroleum products to farms, homes and businesses. It earns revenue through product sales and agricultural services, with farmers owning the cooperative that supports their operations. Frontier traces its roots to 1915, took its present form through a 2019 merger and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, NE

Founded

1915

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What believers are saying

  • Frontier Academy links full-time work with training: post-high-school entrants learn agronomy, grain, energy and nutrition through hands-on experience.
  • Frontier develops practical projects: its June 2026 summer cohort paired eleven interns with mentors and assigned capstones.
  • Frontier plans a broader fuel range: its October 2026 announcement describes gasoline containing 15% ethanol.

What critics are saying

  • Frontier's farm customers face price uncertainty: its grain service describes markets as inherently volatile and unpredictable.
  • Frontier's seasonal equipment operators face long weeks: its 2026 job order specifies 49 hours and mandatory overtime.
  • Frontier's seasonal equipment work is physically demanding: operators lift up to 50 pounds and face extreme temperatures.

What makes Frontier Cooperative unique

  • Frontier ties planning to purchases: Ultimate Acre participants must buy its inputs and commit to seed purchases.
  • Frontier rewards repeat fuel customers: its proprietary fuel card includes a four-cent pump discount and patronage-dividend eligibility.
  • Frontier connects crop plans with trading advice: its grain business adds brokerage services to customized marketing plans.

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