Vp Operations Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Who we are:

Founded in 2010, Semios Group is a leading agricultural technology company helping growers, agronomists, and ag retailers manage over 200 million acres across five countries. Semios pioneered variable-rate pheromone-based mating disruption in orchards and has since expanded into a comprehensive portfolio covering crop protection, water management, frost control, automation, and a leading farm management information system. The Semios Group includes trusted brands such as Semios, Agworld, Altrac, and Greenbook. We continue to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.

Our innovative work has been recognized with several industry awards, including:

• AgTech Breakthrough – Smart Irrigation Company & Pest Management Solution of the Year
• Thrive Top 50
• Google for Startups Accelerator Cohort
• Global Cleantech Top 100

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things, and learns as we go.

Who you are:

The Channel Sales and Partnerships Manager is responsible for executing Semios’ channel sales and partnership strategy to drive revenue growth through new and existing partner relationships. This role manages channel partner opportunities, leads commercial discussions and negotiations, and works cross-functionally to expand market reach and increase channel-sourced revenue. The role is an individual contributor position with significant external relationship management, pipeline management, and revenue generation responsibility.

Reporting directly to the VP, GTM - Smartfield and working closely with the Director of Sales, this role will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Semios' market presence and success.

You’re driven by purpose and motivated by work that matters. You’re looking for more than a role, you want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company solving real-world challenges to improve how farming works, today and for the future. 

What you will do:

• Execute the established channel sales and partnership strategy to support revenue growth, market penetration, and partner-led expansion.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new channel, reseller, integrator, and strategic partnership opportunities aligned with Semios’ commercial priorities.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with new and existing channel partners, including ag retail partners, integrators, and other strategic market participants.
• Manage the channel sales pipeline from prospecting and qualification through proposal development, commercial negotiation, and contract finalization support.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiate partnership terms in partnership with Sales Leadership, Finance, and Legal.
• Develop partner-specific business plans, opportunity assessments, and activation plans to support channel growth.
• Partner with Sales to identify new business, expansion, and upsell opportunities supported by channel relationships.
• Track partner engagement, pipeline activity, revenue contribution, and other key performance metrics.
• Share market, partner, and customer insights with Sales, Product, Marketing, Operations, and leadership to support commercial execution.
• Represent Semios professionally with partners, customers, and industry contacts.

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in channel sales, business development, partnership management, account management, or related commercial roles.
• Experience in agriculture, ag technology, ag retail, SaaS, IoT, precision agriculture, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing external commercial relationships and contributing to revenue growth.
• Experience leading commercial discussions, developing proposals, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.

Skills

• Strong understanding of channel sales, partner development, commercial relationship management, and revenue pipeline management.
• Proven ability to build and manage strategic partner relationships that support profitable revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and business case development skills.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline, track partner opportunities, and report on progress against revenue-related goals.
• Working knowledge of SaaS, software integrations, API functionality, or technology-enabled solutions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand partner needs, customer value drivers, and commercial tradeoffs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data, partner feedback, and market insights to inform decisions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Product, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Marketing.

Nice to have: 

• Current relationships with ag retail partners on the West Coast.
• Current relationships with farmers, growers, or agricultural operators on the West Coast.
• Experience with channel partnerships in agriculture, precision agriculture, or ag technology.
• Familiarity with partner enablement, reseller models, integration partnerships, or strategic alliance programs.
• MBA or advanced business-related education.

Location and work arrangement: CA - Remote with travel throughout the Central Valley 50% of the time

Salary range: $138,000 to $160,000 USD per year

We publish a salary range to provide transparency and represent the full growth potential of the role; as a result, offers are made based on demonstrated mastery and experience and generally fall near the midpoint.

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Purposeful Work: Make a global impact by advancing sustainable food production.
• Our People: Work with a fun, collaborative, and supportive team.
• Recharge: Generous vacation policy and year-end winter break.
• Work Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid office setting or fully remote. (role dependent)
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive health plans and enroll in our 401(K) plan.

At Semios Group, we value the full range of experience and perspectives people bring—not just what’s listed in a job description. If your background is a close match, we encourage you to apply. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. 

We welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. 

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