Outside Sales Representative

Summary

CHS inc. is looking for an Outside Sales Representative in the Keota, IA 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 achieve retail sales goals and execute sales.
• Identify opportunities to provide consultative services for businesses and customers.
• Utilize fundamental sales principles and practices, as well as acquiring product, customer, industry, and company infrastructure knowledge applicable to improving sales, marketing and consulting skills.
• Act on opportunities or pass them on to more experienced staff members and shadow the process.
• Develop customer lists to include current and prospective customers.
• Call on current and prospective customers, focusing on representing the assigned co-op, building relationships and promoting CHS products.
• Prepare basic and assist with moderate to complex, bids and proposals.
• Develop or participate in the development of straightforward customer presentations.
• Obtain information on market and industry trends, competitors and sales programs.
• Build customer relationships by providing proactive service through identifying customer needs and responding promptly.
• Build working knowledge of various products.
• 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.
• Training Provided: Product Training, CHS Sales Training National Sales Certification available, and Computer Training on CRM Software

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• A high school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• A 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
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

About the Role

This role requires a candidate who can make decisions, work independently, and in a team environment. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. This opportunity offers growth potential and mobility within CHS.