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 Agronomy Sales opportunity with our CHS Sun Basin business unit in Central Washington! We are looking for a motivated selfstarter to join our growing agriculture organization to be a Sales Representative. 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 be driven and have a passion for relationship building with our farmers and growers. All experience levels including candidates that are just starting their career in Agronomy will be considered.
*flexibility with location; can be located within or surrounding areas of Quincy Connell Moses Lake or Royal City Washington.
Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to achieve retail sales goals and execute sales.
- Identify opportunities to provide consultative services for businesses and customers.
- Utilize fundamental sales principles and practices as well as acquiring product customer industry and company infrastructure knowledge applicable to improving sales marketing and consulting skills.
- Act on opportunities or pass them on to more experienced staff members and shadow the process.
- Develop customer lists to include current and prospective customers.
- Call on current and prospective customers focusing on representing the assigned coop building relationships and promoting CHS products.
- Prepare basic and assist with moderate to complex bids and proposals.
- Develop or participate in the development of straightforward customer presentations.
- Obtain information on market and industry trends competitors and sales programs.
- Build customer relationships by providing proactive service through identifying customer needs and responding promptly.
- Build working knowledge of various products.
- 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 actions or conditions.
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Training Provided:
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- Knowledge of Sales Business Development and/or Sales Business Operations
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred in Business Communications Marketing Agronomy or related field
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel Word and PowerPoint
- Valid drivers license with clean driving record
- Preemployment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required selected candidates must pass preemployment screenings to include all or a combination of drug criminal motor vehicle check physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority