What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Operations Associate or Manager position at Nichino America, Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a data driven, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Sales Operations Associate to join our agrichemical sales team. This individual will support the head of sales and sales force in driving business growth within the agricultural chemicals sector by managing the day-to-day operations related to sales, allowing them to focus on face-to-face customer interactions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Essential Functions
- Coordinate customer events and strategic initiatives at tradeshows.
- CRM (SalesForce.com) administration and improvement
- Program Organization and Distribution Support
- Sales Reporting & Analysis:
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agri Business, or similar degree.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of agri-chemical products, industry trends, and market dynamics.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Power Point, and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Desired Attributes
- Passion for agriculture and interest in agricultural sales and/or marketing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-oriented with a solution-focused mindset.
Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with office hours typically from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with an hour for lunch, and a flextime range of 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Monday and Friday are optional remote days.
Job Classification: Full time, exempt
Travel Requirements
Estimated 20% overnight travel to attend company meetings, industry events and tradeshows.
Nichino employees enjoy an excellent health benefits package, competitive pay, paid vacation, and sick leave. Please CLICK HERE to read about our products, careers, and see Benefits-at-a-Glance.
Nichino America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status to be considered for this position.