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Agronomy Sales Opportunities with PeopleFirst Placements - Base Commission
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Position Overview:
As an Agronomy Sales Representative, you'll provide expert recommendations to growers, driving crop success and delivering exceptional customer service. Your role will directly impact the cooperative’s growth by building strong relationships, boosting market share, and enhancing efficiency. You’ll handle sales, service, and reporting, all while fostering teamwork and maintaining a positive, professional image that strengthens customer loyalty and expands our reach.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Promotes and coordinates the sales of fertilizer, crop nutrition products, crop protection products, seed, and seed treatments to maximize yield.
- Implements marketing and sales plans; establish and meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
- Scout fields for different diseases and pests.
- Work with growers and make seed fertilizer and chemical recommendations to help them get the best return on investment possible.
- Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development.
- Contact prospective or current customers to increased market share, utilizing scheduled appointments as well as cold calls.
- Submits weekly sales call report(s) to supervisor for review.
- Report accurate competitive information to manager including reporting the competitions strategies being employed and reporting on competitive activities. Grow knowledge on all products and crop management techniques to better position yourself with producers.
- Follow and support United Cooperative's credit policy.
- Attend sales meetings for education and trainings as requested.
- Use Ag Tech tools designed to help grower and UC efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- College or university degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Proven outside sales experience, with strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of soil and crop management principles.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)
- Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cullom, IL (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $70,000