Agronomy Sales Representative, Experienced

About the role

Join Our Team in North Dakota!

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through implementation of sales, marketing and consulting processes for products and services.
• Evaluate current customer programs and develop sales and marketing plans and programs to meet complex business needs while growing the business.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls and improve efficiency and profitability.
• Facilitate positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to create long-term repeat business.
• Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing and technical skills.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
• Provide training to staff and customers.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner. Service customer complaints and inquiries.
• Lead sales projects and act as a mentor to less experienced sales staff.
• Develop knowledge of multiple products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Agriculture, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• 2+ years of Ag Retail selling experience to include: agronomic field work, presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Affirmation assistance