** Fuel Route Truck Driver - GROWMARK FS Midwest - Yankton, SD**

**GROWMARK FS Midwest** is headquartered in Manson, Iowa with branches across Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. GROWMARK FS Midwest employs approximately 120 individuals (including seasonal workers) and serves over 8,500 customers. GROWMARK FS Midwest offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. GROWMARK FS Midwest is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative with annual sales of $8.7 billion (FY 2019 data) providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services throughout North America. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by affiliated member cooperatives. More information is available at .

**PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT**

Markets and sells all energy products and accounts receivable within assigned territory, including securing new clients and increasing sales volume to existing clients.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

Establishes a route system in delivery territory and calls on all clients or potential clients in delivery territory to obtain orders for energy products.

Acts as sole sales contact between GROWMARK and clients in delivery territory.

Responsible for meeting sales goals as established by supervisor.

Adheres to GROWMARKs sales and marketing strategies and attends GROWMARK sales trainings as offered.

Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales.

Maintains a preferred prospect list and calls on prospective customers to solicit new business.

Prepares order forms and sales contracts.

Promotes the use of FS credit / Agri-Finance as a sales tool.

Communicates marketing programs and distributes sales promotion materials to customers and prospects.

Adheres to and supports the company credit policy, checking credit history of patron before making a sale, and explaining policy to new customers.

Collects accounts as needed according to credit policy.

Fulfills orders obtained from stock maintained in company vehicle and/or loads, drives, and delivers petroleum products to fill orders obtained from clients as necessary.

Follows up on all customer complaints and seeks solutions in a timely manner.

Submits required reports promptly as requested by supervisor and communicates activities in trade territory on a regular basis.

Maintains company vehicle, performs basic maintenance as needed.

**OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS**

Follows GROWMARKs 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**

Daily independent travel within sales territory with occasional overnight stays.

Normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years or more of sales experience.

Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Where required by law, must possess or obtain a selling or solicitors license.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement.

Must maintain or have the ability to acquire and maintain an EMS (Energy Management Specialist) certification.

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.

Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered normal.

Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions. Working conditions may occasionally include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Sioux Falls

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