Agronomy Sales Representative, Experienced

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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other CHS divisions to leverage business relationships, growing the CHS enterprise.
• Forecast supply requirements by month and annual basis.
• Manage P and L for an assigned territory.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Outside sales experience to include: 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.

Training

• Product Training
• CHS Sales Training
• National Sales Certification available
• Computer Training on CRM Software