Outside Sales Representative

Summary

CHS inc. is looking for an Outside Sales Representative in the Hastings, NE market to focus on energy products like refined fuels, propane, & lubricants. You must be able to make decisions, work independently, and in a team environment. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to drive retail sales performance and execute against sales goals.
• Identify and deliver consultative solutions that add value to customers’ operations and business needs.
• Apply core sales principles while building knowledge of products, customers, industries, and internal systems to strengthen sales, marketing, and advisory capabilities.
• Take initiative on opportunities; escalate or collaborate with more experienced team members when appropriate and learn through observation and participation.
• Build and maintain a customer pipeline that includes both existing relationships and new prospects.
• Engage with current and prospective customers to represent the assigned co-op, strengthen relationships, and promote CHS products and services.
• Prepare basic proposals and contribute to the development of more complex bids.
• Develop and deliver straightforward customer presentations, and support more advanced presentations as needed.
• Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, competitor activity, and sales programs.
• Proactively support customers by anticipating needs, responding quickly, and delivering a high level of service.
• Develop a working knowledge of CHS product offerings and solutions.
• Champion a culture of safety by adhering to all policies and procedures; identify, communicate, and help resolve unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Training Provided

• Product training
• CHS Sales Training (National Sales Certification available)
• CRM and systems training

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record