What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Sales - Region 5 Stromsburg, NE position at Central Valley Ag Cooperative?
Purpose
As an employee in Agronomy Sales at Central Valley Ag, you will be responsible for sales of agronomy products and services to area producers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for consulting with producers and making appropriate recommendations of fertilizer, seed, chemical and GPS products and services.
- Responsible for maintaining current customer base and developing new business.
- Carries out and is responsible for the development of the agronomy marketing program for locations.
- Responsible for maintaining high customer satisfaction by handling complaints professionally.
- Calls on prospective producers to build new business and to increase sales.
- Facilities in the logistics of custom application equipment and products.
- Works with supervisor to discuss promotions and/or problems in the field.
- Keeps supervisor apprised of sales trends.
- Assists in plant operations.
- Assists with field scouting.
- Ensures proper billing procedures.
- Comply with current Central Valley Ag credit policies.
- Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
- Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
None
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- High School Diploma plus 2 to 4 years related experience.
- Takes responsibility for the way money and resources are used and managed.
- We believe in a culture of constant improvement.
- Ability to create great relationships with our producers.
- Makes good, sound decisions based on reasons, facts, analytics and observations.
- Develops contacts and relationships which are internal and external to the organization and facilitates work efforts or to gain support and cooperation from others.
- Great listening skills.
- Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
- We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
- Be a problem solver for our producers.
- Strong competencies in computer applications including Microsoft products.
- Develops sales account plan by building account profile (vision, key strategies and objectives).
- Has an excellent understanding of product lines that we offer.
- Requires a competitive spirit and a desire to do well.
- Balances and satisfies the needs of all employees, customers, and suppliers. Is driven by the end result.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
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