What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Agronomist, US Midwest position at Lucent BioSciences Inc.?
Who we are
AGT Soileos is on a mission to support the transition to sustainability in agriculture with Soileos, a novel micronutrient biofertilizer that increases crop yields, improves soil health, is non-polluting and climate positive. For our US sales team, we are looking for an experienced Sales Agronomist who can accelerate our growth and work with our retail partners and growers.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Director, Sales, the Sales Agronomist will identify and integrate new business opportunities in the Midwest. This role will develop new and maintain existing distributor and retail partnerships and achieve sales targets for the current and expanding portfolio.
This is a full time role eligible for commission.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Executing strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and revenue targets.
- Identifying growth opportunities, market trends, and emerging sales channels to drive business expansion.
- Leading negotiations for major accounts, contracts, and partnership agreements to drive revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction.
- Analyzing market data, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to develop effective sales strategies and tactics.
- Conducting regular sales reviews and performance analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for optimization.
Qualifications
- You have a Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in a related field.
- You have at least five (3) years’ experience in agriculture sales.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets across large territories.
- Strong knowledge of the agricultural industry and farming practices throughout the Midwest.
- You are accountable, reliable, punctual, and resilient, with an unwavering work ethic.
- You understand the value of collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve problems and achieve a common goal.
AGT-Soileos is an equal opportunity employer unequivocally committed to hiring diverse talent. We welcome all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for this role to apply and will provide accommodations as requested.
Job Type: Full-time