Agronomy Sales Specialist - multiple locations in Iowa
About the role
This position has openings based in Moravia, Iowa; Griswold, Iowa; Knoxville, Iowa; Woodbine, Iowa; and Humeston, Iowa. Applicant will need to live/work in one of these areas to properly serve the local ag community with hybrid office time located in AGRILAND FS offices in these locations.
Responsibilities
- Purposefully schedule in-person meetings with farmers to develop professional relationships and learn about their agronomy needs
- Aid operations with leadership, scheduling, and follow up with customers
- Develop agronomy skills and actively pursue opportunities to identify and solve business and agronomy challenges for customers
Requirements
- Minimum of a two or four year degree or equivalent experience in sales or an agriculture related industry
- Strong agricultural aptitude with experience learning on the job to become an expert
- Examples of influencing others, either in a leadership role or through sales relationships
- Strong business skills, such as ability to collaborate, communication skills, dedicated customer focus, and solid decision-making abilities
- Experience putting in extra time and effort to meet and exceed customer needs
Qualifications
- Self-starter who is able to build strong relationships and enjoy being involved in your community while helping area farmers succeed
- Looking for a company that will invest in you
Skills
- Potential to become an expert in the field of agronomy
- Ability to communicate effectively with farmers and other stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Benefits
- Excellent training and development to help you become a knowledgeable resource who is respected in the community
- Paid time off, sick pay, and paid holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and more
- Solid retirement future with a 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to you, PLUS an additional 401k with company match
- Company vehicle
- Opportunity to work in a financially stable and growing business
- Compensation and unique incentives that reward industry experience and on-going success
Pay
Compensation and unique incentives that reward industry experience and on-going success
Schedule
Hybrid office time located in AGRILAND FS offices in Moravia, Iowa; Griswold, Iowa; Knoxville, Iowa; Woodbine, Iowa; and Humeston, Iowa.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Additional 401k with company match
- Company vehicle
- Opportunity to work in a financially stable and growing business
- Compensation and unique incentives that reward industry experience and on-going success
Company Information
AGRILAND FS is a financially strong and dependable cooperative, rooted in more than 95 years of experience, with our eye on tomorrow. Our 28 locations across Southern Iowa and Northwest Missouri and additional service areas across the Midwest and throughout the United States are dedicated to providing local and trusted agronomy, propane, fuel, lubricant, turf product, feed, and grain solutions. From the field, to your home, and all points in-between, you can trust AGRILAND FS to be there, when and where you need us.
About AGRILAND FS
AGRILAND FS is an equal opportunity employer.