Crop Advisor Roanoke, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and live the Simplot brand as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor.
• Grow new business and manage a customer base within a defined area to meet and exceed area sales and profitability goals and gross margin targets.
• Seek out product and service opportunities for current customers that enhance both Simplot and the customer’s bottom line.
• Market products to growers by initiating sales calls, providing advice and consultative services, and monitoring individualized agronomic programs in respect to use of crop protection, crop nutrition, seed, specialty, technology and other related areas.
• Emphasize and sell proprietary products where appropriate to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors, as directed by Region Managers and/or Market Managers, to increase knowledge, develop sales, marketing, manage customer relationships and increase profits in the Sales Area.
• Regularly interface with the Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies, report sales trends and competitor activities, as well as opportunities and challenges in the geography.
• Ensure adequate follow-through in regards to operational aspects of the business such as delivery, application and billing are handled appropriately.
• Regularly and reliably communicate with operations to ensure strong performance in delivery and service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic records, assist in establishing customer financial records and collaborate with the Area Financial Services Manager in the establishment of credit and resolution of credit matters.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).
• Relevant experience in the industry is required (1-3 years).

Required Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.

Other Information

• Job Requisition ID: 25548
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Location(s): SGS Retail - Roanoke
• Country: United States
• Wage range or rate of pay: $60,000 - $150,000 annually, Plus annual incentive plan eligibility.
• Attractive total rewards package that includes: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) savings plan, Paid Family Building Leave, Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year, 110 Paid Holidays, Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable), Education Assistance Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
• The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
• Equal Opportunity Employer