The Drone Sales role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the growth of our drone operations. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety in their work, with responsibilities spanning drone sales, agronomic support, and developing new business opportunities.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Build and expand our drone customer base.
- Identify innovative opportunities to grow drone use across agriculture, specialty crops, residential, and commercial markets.
- Sell drones, drone parts, and agronomic inputs while connecting customers to other areas of our business that meet their needs.
- Represent the company at trade shows to increase visibility and outreach.
- Partner with the agronomy team to identify new sales opportunities and gain experience in agronomy sales.
- Operate as a licensed drone pilot.
- Conduct drone inspections and monitor weather conditions to ensure safe, effective operation.
- Be a subject matter expert on drones, replacement parts, and troubleshooting issues.
- Ensure compliance with all drone-related regulations.
- Assist with seed treatment, tendering, and other agronomy functions.
- Maintain equipment and workspaces in a clean, professional manner.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
Education and Experience- Associate's degree in Marketing, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agronomy, Agricultural Business, or another related area. (Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred).
- Previous drone background is a benefit.
- Previous sales experience is a benefit.
Requirements
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable presenting to individuals and groups and representing the company at trade shows or industry events.
- Ability to identify customer needs and match them with appropriate solutions
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Must have or be willing to obtain drone pilot's license
- Must have or be willing to obtain Class B temporary seasonal CDL
- Must have or be willing to obtain all pesticide and seed treatment credentials
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day
- Ability to be at heights to fly drone
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat & kneel
- Capable to do repeated actions
- Effectively operate and learn technology. Will use Microsoft suite including Microsoft Teams and Agronomy software
- Must have valid driver's license and pass insurance requirements to drive WFR vehicles
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Work Environment - Schedule: Must work scheduled days and hours assigned by manager. You must work full time; a minimum of 80 hours each pay period. Seasonal demands will require extended hours. Opportunity for hybrid work model with partial in office time and partial work from home time.
- Environment: indoors and outdoors, rural locations. Nosie level is usually quiet to moderate.
- Travel: Will be required to travel to prospective customers, trade shows, trainings, etc. This position is eligible for an assigned company vehicle. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
