Sales Consultant

Responsibilities

• Assist and manage loading tickets and shipping schedules
• Assist in greeting incoming phone calls, handle customer requests or direct them to the proper destination
• Assess the urgency and importance of situations and take appropriate action
• Provide educational information on the entire product line and marketing programs and offer technical support to customers, dealers and in-house sales staff
• Sell and up-sell the value Beck’s provides to customers
• Offer agronomic support to customers both on the phone and in person
• Field customer and dealer complaints
• Enter orders, make order changes and execute transfers in Beck’s computer system, BOSS
• Invoice all products using BOSS
• Compile, evaluate, and report data as required by the Sales Support Manager or Sales Operations Manager
• Assist with duties, presentations, and organization of materials as they relate to industry organizational meetings
• Support inter-office departments in assisting with customer inquiries
• Provide feedback to the Sales Support Manager and Sales Operations Manager concerning trends in the industry as well as internal happenings
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Sales Support Manager or the Sales Operations Manager

Requirements

• Education and Training: Bachelor of Science Degree in agricultural related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Travel and Hours of Work: Possible travel for field shows, dealer visits, and Becknology days. Extended work hours during Beck’s busy seasons.

Characteristics for Success

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Commitment to the mission and attitudes and actions of Beck’s Hybrids
• Possess Positive attitude and Strong work ethic
• Possess strong agronomic skills preferred
• Possess basic knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, computer systems, and record keeping
• Excellent computer and skills and familiarity with current office software programs
• Possess a desire to stay informed concerning changes in the agricultural industry
• Possess a passion towards agriculture and the seed business

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in agriculture sales preferred
• Customer experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required
• May be required to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted