Agronomy Sales Representative I
Agronomy Sales Representative I
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10000 employees are in the United States but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations Retail Division! We are looking for a motivated selfstarter to join our growing agriculture organization to be an Agronomy Sales Representative I in our Dickinson ND location. You will work with farmers ranchers and producers to promote the proper use of crop protection products plant food seed and other services offered at the cooperative to area producers by making onthefarm sales presentations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical aptitude and the ability to formulate fertilizer applications.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales goals and execute sales plans within an assigned small to moderate size sales territory and/or level of account(s).
- Focus on personal sales targets new business development maintaining customer relationships and troubleshooting specific customer problems.
- Create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing agronomy business.
- Spend a majority of time developing relationships with farmers to earn business.
- Utilize seed Precision Farming technology finance and other marketing tools to grow market share.
- Understand the business functions of the employee team and assist the team in improving the efficiency and profitability of the location(s) assigned.
- Coordinate with custom applicators and tanks on the spreading spraying and delivery of bulk fertilizer to assure the costeffective use of equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective public relations through customer education and the promotion of new products.
- Ensure that federal and state regulations pertaining to chemicals and fertilizers are observed and adhered to.
- Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
- Work extended hours inseason to meet business demands.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School degree (or equivalency)
- 1 years of Agronomy sales or related sales and business experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Knowledgeable on fundamental concepts principles and practices of account management/sales
- Sales abilities with interpersonal skills knowledge of account management and/or sales experience.
- Proven track record of sales success
- Proven customer acumen and relationship building skills
- Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as a part of a solutionbased sales process
- Experience collaborating with supporting and driving sales through sales channel partner organizations
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health Dental Vision Hearing Life Insurance Health and Day Care Savings Accounts Paid Vacation 401K Company Funded Pension Profit Sharing Long and Short Term Disability Tuition reimbursement and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Effective January 6 2020 the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires employers to conduct a preemployment verification full query against the newly established License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to beginning employment in a position that requires a valid commercial drivers license (CDL). Candidates seeking employment in a position that requires a commercial motor vehicle license must voluntarily enter their information into the FMCSA and must provide disclosure authorization at the time of offer to CHS or an authorized thirdparty agent of CHS to verify the information.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
