Grower Engagement Manager – Carolina Region

Full-Time | Customer Success | Columbia, South Carolina (Preferred) Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in or near Columbia, South Carolina, to effectively support growers across the Carolina region. This role requires frequent travel throughout South Carolina and select areas of North Carolina for grower visits, installations, and technical support. Local familiarity with the agricultural landscape—especially regional crops such as cotton, soybeans, peanuts, corn, and vegetables—is highly preferred. What We Are Looking For: Arable is seeking a Grower Engagement Manager to lead grower-facing operations across the Carolinas, helping producers optimize agronomic decisions using data and technology. This role focuses on ensuring that growers fully understand and utilize Arable’s tools to improve irrigation efficiency, crop performance, and overall sustainability. This is a hands-on, field-based position that blends agricultural expertise, technical aptitude, and relationship-building. What We Do: At Arable, our mission is to connect the world’s farms through advanced field intelligence, creating a more productive and resource-efficient global food system. As challenges grow around water scarcity and climate variability, we empower growers with real-time data and insights that drive better crop and irrigation decisions. This is a hands-on, field-based position that blends agricultural expertise, technical aptitude, and relationship-building. Examples of Our Work: - Supporting precision irrigation to help growers maximize ROI and water-use efficiency - Partnering with leading agricultural organizations to advance climate resilience - Delivering actionable insights that improve crop decisions across diverse cropping systems Your Role: As the Grower Engagement Manager for the Carolina region, you will be the primary point of contact for growers, consultants, and partners across South Carolina and North Carolina. You’ll support growers in adopting Arable’s technology and ensuring successful implementation across their operations. This role includes managing logistics, coordinating installations, performing field technical work, and providing in-season technical maintenance support. What you will do: Grower Support & Agronomy

• Support and train growers on Arable’s hardware, software, and field intelligence tools
• Serve as the local expert in irrigation management, crop-water relationships, and regional agronomy
• Customize recommendations and technology workflows to meet each grower’s specific needs

Technical & Field Operations

• Manage installations of Arable devices across South Carolina and parts of North Carolina
• Perform field tech work including setup, troubleshooting, in-season maintenance, and system checks
• Work safely at heights when necessary (e.g., pivot installations), following all safety protocols
• Monitor device performance and ensure timely maintenance throughout the season

Logistics & Coordination

• Oversee warehouse operations for regional inventory and equipment readiness
• Coordinate logistics for device distribution, repair cycles, and installation schedules
• Maintain accurate tracking of field assets, inventory, and deployment timelines

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, crop consultants, irrigation specialists, and local ag partners
• Stay informed on regional cropping practices and emerging trends in Carolina agriculture
• Conduct periodic grower success reviews and identify opportunities for improved adoption and retention

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Share grower feedback with internal teams to guide ongoing product development
• Support research, pilot programs, and partner projects as needed

You’re a Great Fit If You Have:

• Strong knowledge of agriculture in South and North Carolina, especially crops like cotton, beans, peanuts, corn, and vegetables
• Experience in irrigation management, crop consulting, or field-based agtech implementation
• Technical skill and comfort performing hands-on fieldwork
• Ability to manage installations, troubleshoot equipment, and support growers in multiple locations
• Experience managing warehouse operations and field logistics is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region (approx. 25–40%)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in agronomy, ag engineering, irrigation tech, or a related field
• A solutions-oriented mindset and a passion for supporting growers

What We Offer:

• Mission-driven team focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and producer success
• Competitive base salary + performance incentives
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO and holidays
• Professional development and career growth
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact on agricultural water management in the Carolinas

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