Regenerative Ag Associate

About the role

Join Aztalan Bio as a Regenerative Ag Associate and help support a growing, innovative biorefinery in Jefferson, WI. The Regen Ag. Associate is a full-time, field-based position that develops farmer relationships and enrolls individual farmers in Aztalan Bio's regenerative agriculture and low-carbon corn programs, including 45Z-related opportunities. Based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin and assigned a geographic territory, the Associate is the primary link between participating farmers and the third-party verification process. The role works closely with Aztalan's grain origination team to maintain detailed records and manage relationships with growers.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, educate, and enroll new and existing Aztalan growers through cold outreach, referrals, farm visits, and consistent follow-up.
• Explain 45Z-related program requirements, eligible regenerative agriculture practices, required records, and potential value opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between participating farmers, third-party verifiers, and Aztalan from initial contact through annual program renewal.
• Maintain accurate CRM and program records for farmer contacts, acres, practices, enrollment status, documents, expected bushels, and follow-up dates.
• Coordinate with Aztalan grain buyers to maintain clear account roles, transition grain contracting needs, and achieve targets for farmers, acres, and low-carbon corn bushels enrolled.
• Assist with updating a database of competitor bids, capacities, and shipping hours.
• Assist with maintaining a regional corn supply/demand estimate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of sales, business development, account management, or other customer-facing experience.
• Self-motivated, organized, persistent, and comfortable with cold prospecting, independent territory management, and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to use for farm visits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Many more employee perks

Schedule

Mon–Fri

Pay

Competitive salary plus performance bonus

Work environment

The work environment is an office setting as well as traveling to farms approximately 40–60% of the time. Employee will be required to stand, walk, and occasionally lift supplies, products, or equipment. Employee must be able to operate a motorized vehicle. This position may enter the plant environment, in which the employee may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and/or chemicals used in the process. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.