Agronomy Sales Associate Gateway FS Waterloo, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. Its the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth our communities and businesses perform together sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company their owners and their customers while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Agronomy Sales Associate

REPORTS TO: Agronomy Department Manager/Plant Manager

STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $50000 - $60000

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Trains and works to generate profitable sales in the assigned territory through sales supportand customer service accurate record keeping providing value-added agronomicproducts services and recommendations ensuring great experience for customers andpromoting sales growth through company marketing programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Works to meet customer service expectations through direction of Crop Specialist andLocation Manager.

Develops cropping programs with emphasis of accurate record keeping tracking ofcustomer programs and use of digital systems to enhance customer experience.

Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain a current knowledge of themarketplace and the competition.

Participates in or conducts sales interviews identifies customer needs and offers valueadded agronomic products services and recommendations to patrons and prospects.

Assists with regular patron meetings on product and technical information.

Provides customer service by scheduling product deliveries and applications soil testingcrop scouting and other programs.

Follows up on all customer complaints and seeks areasonable win/win resolution.

Ensures the credit worthiness of customers quotes prices and credit terms and preparessales contracts for orders obtained.

Promotes the use of credit programs as a sales tooland helps provide the required information to establish credit.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standardsadhering to the uniform policy and maintaining the appropriate professional image.

Responsible for completing and updating profile information sheets on all targetedprospects.

Collects for sales of all assigned products according to company credit policy.

Develops technical and sales skills in accordance with certification standards.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Normally requires a degree in agriculture marketing or business-related discipline or theequivalent thereof or 1 - 2 years or more of business-related work experience and/ortraining or equivalent to demonstrate the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory.

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

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving record.

Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant.

Normally requires the ability to obtain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and CommercialApplicator certifications to demonstrate agronomy expertise and experience.

Occasionally exposed to / required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot cold wet etc.)
• Noisy conditions.
• Working conditions may include dust fumes chemicals and electrical hazards withappropriate safety measures.
• May be required to work at varying heights.
• Lift 51-75 lbs

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental vision and life insurance along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident critical illness disability hospital indemnity and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether youre starting your career balancing family life or planning for retirement our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience location and other factors permitted by addition to base pay certain roles may be eligible for bonuses incentives and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals regardless of demographic or other background are encouraged to apply. Further as a federal state and local contractor we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on among other things receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check drug test motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.