Petroleum Sales Specialist - Conserv FS - Kansasville, WI

Conserv FS is a full‑service agriculture cooperative offering high‑quality turf, energy, and agronomy products and services to improve customer profitability. Founded in 1928, the cooperative is headquartered in Woodstock, IL and serves patrons in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Backed by a strong track record, an excellent group of employees, and solid financial position, Conserv FS is among the premier ag‑supply companies in its region.

About the role

Petroleum Sales Specialist reports to the Area Energy Sales & Operations Manager. The position is classified as exempt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing plans and sales strategies that generate profitable sales in the assigned territory.
• Utilize target marketing and professional sales techniques, including the FS sales interview roadmap, energy‑management programs, feature‑benefit emphasis, and the contact‑management system when contacting patrons and prospects.
• Conduct territory and competitive analysis to maintain current knowledge of the marketplace and competition.
• Provide value‑added energy products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects.
• Schedule product delivery to customer locations.
• Conduct regular patron meetings on product and technical information.
• Provide customer service using oil testing, restocking, and other programs; follow up on complaints and seek win‑win resolutions.
• Ensure customer creditworthiness, quote prices and credit terms, and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Promote credit programs as a sales tool and assist with the information needed to establish credit.
• Work closely with the credit department in collection of accounts receivable.
• Maintain the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adhere to the uniform policy, and maintain a professional image.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in marketing or another business‑related discipline (normally required).
• At least 2 years of sales/marketing experience demonstrating the ability to generate profitable sales in an assigned territory.
• Understanding of all energy products and strong sales ability, including face‑to‑face selling, persuasiveness, assertiveness, tenacity, resilience, and competitive adeptness.
• Ability to assess creditworthiness and proficiency with product knowledge.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Professional communication, persuasion, presentation, and customer‑service skills.
• Strong planning, organization, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid math skills for calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, etc.
• Competence with computers to enhance business processes.
• Core competencies: business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Willingness to participate in required training on Conserv FS policies, procedures, and position‑specific requirements.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans including accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity‑theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Potential eligibility for bonuses, incentives, and commissions (varies by role).

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (actual compensation determined based on experience, location, and other lawful factors).