Propane Sales Delivery Specialist - New Century FS - Jefferson IA Area

New Century FS is headquartered in Grinnell Iowa with locations in Central Iowa. New Century FS has about 210employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 4500 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy energy and precision farming. New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100000 customers across North America and Ontario Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Markets and sells all liquid propane and accounts receivable within assigned territory including securing new clients and increasing sales volume to existing clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Establishes a route system in delivery territory and calls on all clients or potential clients in delivery territory to obtain orders for propane products.

Acts as sole sales contact between GROWMARK and clients in delivery territory.

Adheres to GROWMARKs sales and marketing strategies and attends GROWMARK sales trainings as offered.

Responsible for meeting sales goals as established by supervisor.

Promotes the use of FS credit / AgriFinance as a sales tool.

Records sales and delivery information on daily sales.

Maintains a preferred prospect list and calls on prospective customers to solicit new business.

Prepares order forms and sales contracts.

Communicates marketing programs and distributes sales promotion materials to customers and prospects.

Adheres to and supports the company credit policy checking credit history of patron before making a sale and explaining policy to new customers.

Obtains signed equipment lease contract prior to servicing an account.

Maintains accounts receivable according to company credit policy.

Responds to all complaints and follows through to assure satisfactory settlement.

Maintains plant and company inventory according to company standards controlling shrink at an acceptable level.

Fulfills orders obtained from stock maintained in company vehicle and/or loads drives and delivers propane products to fill orders obtained from clients as necessary.

Maintain vehicle and equipment in safe operating condition.

Develop and maintain a record of company owned tanks and equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

May be required to conduct pressure tests to assure the integrity of the system prior to placing a system into service or in the event service is interrupted.

May be required to maintain records of all regulators including date of manufacture and changes regulators as necessary.

May be required to perform leak tests on customer systems as required.

Follows GROWMARKs Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program Environmental Health and Safety OSHA and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Daily independent travel within sales territory with occasional overnight stays.

Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year sales experience.

Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development.

Where required by law must possess or obtain a selling or solicitors license.

Must be able to achieve and maintain Certified Propane Specialist certification.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement and satisfactory driving record

Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions. Working conditions may occasionally include dust fumes chemicals and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.

Occasionally may be required to work at varying heights.

Frequently required to lift 51lbs 70lbs

Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered normal.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and jobrelated background check drug test motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.