Farmer's Business Network

Sales Development Representative

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food & Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or two years of equivalent experience, demonstrating a passion for agriculture and farming, and the ability to excel in a self-guided work environment. They should be comfortable using and explaining technology products/services, and willing to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment where sales achievement is directly rewarded, as well as comfortable working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

The Sales Development Representative will place outbound calls to farmers to learn about their operations and identify ways that FBN’s crop protection, seed, livestock, and finance offerings could benefit them, execute prospecting activities focused on qualifying farmers for various FBN commercial products, independently prioritize their daily execution of sales, fluently understand and communicate information about these programs, independently qualify leads for sales of multiple product lines, prioritize their sales pipeline, conduct research on industry and regional market characteristics, develop their own sales playbook for overcoming objections, utilize Salesforce and other SaaS tools to manage and document interactions, proactively provide and seek peer feedback, and demonstrate continued proficiency in communicating the diverse set of service offerings.”} ظهرت هذه الجملة باللغة العربية. هل تريد مني ترجمتها إلى اللغة الإنجليزية؟

Skills

Outbound calling
Customer qualification
Sales process management
Agricultural industry knowledge
Communication skills
Self-motivation

Farmer's Business Network

Technology-driven services for family farmers

About Farmer's Business Network

Farmers Business Network (FBN) operates in the agricultural sector, providing a variety of services and products aimed at helping family farmers improve their profitability. The company sells farm inputs such as chemicals, seeds, and livestock feed directly to farms, ensuring competitive pricing and convenience for farmers. FBN also offers marketing and risk management services to assist farmers in maximizing the value of their crops. The products and services are supported by data-driven insights, which help farmers make informed decisions. This includes access to information from a trusted network of farmers, soil sampling, and independent fertility programs through their Gradable Plan. FBN distinguishes itself from competitors by eliminating middlemen in its direct-to-farm business model, allowing for lower prices while still being profitable. The company's goal is to enhance the profitability and sustainability of family farmers through technology and data.

Key Metrics

Sioux Falls, South DakotaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$893.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_GCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Data & Analytics, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

In Sickness And In Health - We offer a robust medical, dental and vision plans to all full time employees and their families. We even offer discounted pet insurance!
Work Hard Play Harder - Unlimited time off so you can take time off when you need time off. It's important to rest and recharge.
Adulting Time - We care about your future so we offer 401(k), pre-tax benefits, income protection plans and money management tools such as Personal Capital & SoFi.
A Piece of the Pie - All of our full time employees are offered equity as part of their benefits package.

Risks

New CEO may disrupt operations if strategic shifts aren't managed carefully.
Joint venture with ADM may face integration challenges, delaying regenerative initiatives.
Expansion into Canada could face regulatory hurdles, impacting growth plans.

Differentiation

FBN offers a unique farmer-to-farmer network for shared agronomic insights.
The Gradable platform connects grain buyers with regenerative agriculture-focused farmers.
FBN's direct-to-farm model eliminates middlemen, offering competitive pricing.

Upsides

FBN's Gradable platform expansion taps into the growing demand for sustainable products.
Surpassing $1 billion in financing highlights FBN's role in accessible agricultural finance.
Diego Casanello's appointment as CEO could drive strategic growth and innovation.

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