Agriculture Recruiters

Our Approach to Agriculture Recruiting

Each search presents its own unique needs and objectives. As such, our team first works to gain an in-depth understanding of our client’s recruiting needs, what they expect from the candidate, and their organization’s work culture. We then use these insights to form a strategy for finding the best candidate for the open role. Only once we have a recruitment plan that aligns with our client’s needs do we start mapping the market for potential hires.

Keller is committed to supplying the best candidates for roles in the agricultural industry while ensuring there is diversity and inclusion during the search process. Our approach is designed so that each candidate is treated fairly and without bias in relation to their gender, beliefs, age, or ethnicity.

When we have established a pool of candidates with the right skill set, we begin to analyze each individual on a deeper level. This involves psychometric tests, competency-based assessments, behavioural interviews, and background and reference checks. Our rigorous evaluation phase allows us to ascertain whether the candidates we have selected possess the necessary mindset and abilities to drive success and fit in with the rest of our client’s team.

What we end up with is a list of pre-screened individuals that we present to our client, who decides who they want to hire.

Behind Our Recruitment Process

Keller’s position as a top-tier executive search firm is the result of our recruiters’ passion for connecting companies with amazing candidates and the understanding that every company is built different. However, it took many years of trial and error to develop the approach we currently use, and we did not simply arrive at success overnight. As the saying goes, trust is earned, not given.

We learned this the hard way during one particular assignment for a prominent client, which required us to find a suitable individual for a leadership role. At that moment in time, we were using a cut-and-dry recruitment method that overlooked the more intricate factors that separate a good placement from an average or even a sub-par one, such as a candidate’s character traits.

While we succeeded in finding someone who was appropriately qualified for the position, we soon realized where our approach fell short. The candidate failed to integrate with our client’s current management because we had not considered their cultural fit. Consequently, the placement fell through, and we decided to reform our approach as a measure to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident occurring again in the future.

Our changes included putting our customers’ needs first and making our approach more flexible to accommodate these needs, as well as account for cultural alignment. In overhauling the way we approach the hiring process, we increased our placement success and retention rates, earning us a stellar reputation for high-quality, reliable recruitment services.

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Some Areas We Specialize In

Keller’s executive search and talent solutions are focused on delivering top-notch leaders to organizations of all types and sizes across the food and agricultural industry. We serve a wide range of sectors, including, but not limited to:

• Agronomy & Seed
• Grain & Biofuels
• Animal Health and Nutrition
• Meat & Produce
• Livestock Production
• Agri Business
• Food Production
• Food Processing
• Horticulture
• Grain Operations & Cooperatives
• Agriculture Equipment and Technology
• Agriculture Biotechnology

Examples of Roles We Recruit For in the Agriculture Industry

As dedicated agriculture recruiters, Keller has spent decades mapping every corner of the industry and job market. We maintain a proprietary database, refined through repeat engagements with global agribusiness firms, family-owned producers, non-profits, and emerging AgTech start-ups. This database provides us with direct access to both active and passive candidates whose career goals align with your organization’s strategic direction.

No two searches are identical, which is why we never confine our outreach to a predetermined list of titles. Instead, we evaluate and take into account the existing leadership structure in our client’s business and identify where hiring fresh talent can drive measurable growth. In practice, this means we routinely recruit highly qualified candidates for every level of the AG industry – whether it be C-suite leaders who oversee corporate strategy and P&L stewardship, function-specific Vice Presidents who transform supply chain efficiency, or Technical Directors who translate cutting-edge research into field-ready solutions.

Our AG headhunters routinely navigate the full spectrum of agricultural staffing, sourcing top talent from agronomy and animal health to grain merchandising, biotech R&D, and sensor-driven precision farming. We combine AI-powered market mapping with relationship-driven outreach to engage the most suitable candidates who are rarely visible to traditional search methods, then subject each prospect to multi-layer behavioral and technical vetting calibrated against your unique needs and culture.

Why Choose Keller's Agriculture Recruiters?

At Keller, we have a genuine interest in securing your organization’s next leader. We also understand the nuances of recruiting for the agriculture industry, allowing us to identify the right prospects quickly. Our search professionals follow a tried and tested approach, asking the right questions and listening to comprehend your needs.

As a result, you get a bespoke search service tailored to meet your company’s hiring needs and business goals. This means the talents you receive will have the personal attributes, skills and qualifications your business needs to succeed.

Essentially, we embolden you to make hiring choices that have better outcomes for your teams and organization as a whole. Our profound industry knowledge, data, and connections also create pathways to candidates whom you may not have been able to access on your own.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

Your privacy is important to us. Thus, when we engage in a search, our team ensures that all information given to us is handled with discretion and kept within secure data storage systems. In addition to upholding strict NDAs, we comply with the information protection laws and regulations relevant to your region, ensuring your safety and security are never compromised.

We are dedicated to finding the perfect match for your business. However, if the hired executive fails to meet expectations or deliver results within the first 210 days, we may conduct a new search at no additional cost to you.

Keller is committed to providing high-value search services to companies in the agricultural industry. Connect with our expert consultants today, and let Keller elevate your business with the industry’s top agricultural leaders.