Crop Operations Specialist Insight FS

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Provides direction and coordination of location's operational activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, personnel and facilities to encourage regulatory compliance, growth and customer satisfaction in a profitable manner. Assumes responsibility for developing business relationships with customers through exceptional sales and service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts professional sales calls on a regular basis using the FS Roadmap. Utilizes target marketing and professional sales techniques when calling on customers and prospects.
• Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition.
• Provides agronomic products, services, and recommendations to customers and prospects.
• Provides customer service by using Precision Farming best practices, crop scouting, custom application services, and other programs; follows-up on customer complaints.
• Ensures the creditworthiness of customers, quotes prices and credit terms, and prepares sales contracts.
• Promotes the use of credit programs and helps provide the required information to establish credit.
• Responsible for assigned product ordering, inventory control, and shipping/receiving of product.
• Responsible for plant operations including dry fertilizer blending and loading, handling of anhydrous ammonia, and mixing and handling of agchemicals and liquid fertilizer.
• Collaborates with location's leadership team to ensure all equipment, rolling stock, and facilities are in good working order.
• Aids in the annual budget planning process.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
• Collects for sales of all assigned products according to company credit policy.
• Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires an Associate's Degree in agricultural or business discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years of related work experience. Must have and...

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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