Agricultural Advertising Sales Representative (remote, nationwide (Midwest ideal))

ConnectedFarmer is a growing agricultural media channel focused on agricultural markets, commodity analysis, and industry insights. Our content features interviews with US market analysts and perspectives from agricultural sources in Brazil and Argentina.

Our YouTube videos are already reaching more than 1,000 views, with nearly 700 subscribers, alongside related media that provides additional opportunities to connect with an agricultural audience.

We are looking for a motivated sales representative to help grow our advertising and sponsorship business as ConnectedFarmer expands its reach.

The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to build relationships with companies serving the agricultural industry and connect them with an audience interested in agricultural markets and business developments.

Potential advertisers include:

Grain elevators, grain merchandisers, and commodity businesses
Agricultural brokers, market advisory services, and commodity research firms
Seed, fertilizer, and crop protection companies
Agricultural equipment and technology businesses
Farm financial services, insurance providers, and agricultural lenders
Other companies looking to reach people interested in agricultural markets
Responsibilities
Identify and contact potential advertisers and sponsors.
Present advertising and sponsorship opportunities across ConnectedFarmer's YouTube channel and related media.
Develop new business relationships and close advertising agreements.
Build a pipeline of potential sponsors and maintain advertiser relationships.
Help develop long-term partnerships as the channel grows.
Compensation
Commission-based compensation with strong earning potential.

The proposed commission structure is:

30% commission on collected advertising revenue from new advertisers during the initial 90-day launch period.
25% commission thereafter on qualifying new advertiser accounts, under the agreed commission terms.
Additional incentives may be available for achieving sales milestones.
There is no fixed salary for this position. Earnings depend on the advertising business you develop and the revenue collected.

Commission rates, payment timing, and renewal terms will be provided in writing before work begins.

Ideal Candidate
Experience in agricultural sales, advertising, media sales, sponsorships, or B2B business development.
Existing relationships in agribusiness are a plus.
Strong communication, prospecting, and negotiation skills.
Self-motivated and comfortable developing business independently.
Familiarity with agricultural markets, grain, commodities, or the broader agricultural industry is beneficial.
Location and Work Arrangement
St. Louis, Missouri, is our initial recruiting market. The role can be performed remotely, with a focus on developing agricultural advertising relationships across the United States.