What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Sales Representative position at Stine Seed Company?
Job Description:
We are seeking an Independent Sales Representative to cover Shelby and Harrison counties in Iowa for Stine Seed Company, a leading national seed company with a 40-plus year reputation for quality seed products.
What We Offer:
- A well-established territory with dedicated dealers
- Truly unlimited earning potential
- Flexibility to work your territory your way
- Agronomic and sales support
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary ambassador of the Stine brand within the assigned territory
- Develop and maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine seed products and services applicable to the assigned territory
- Manage existing dealer accounts and recruit new dealerships to increase sales
- Communicate and implement Stine's sales programs and policies within the assigned territory to meet sales goals for the district
- Work in conjunction with the Stine Regional Sales Agronomist to provide high-level sales support within the assigned territory
- Develop and enhance relationships with customers and potential customers
Competencies/Qualifications/Experience:
- Candidates should have three or more years of ag experience, including previous experience in agronomy, crop production, or seed sales
- Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of proven sales techniques and excellent negotiating skills
- Candidates should have demonstrated success in dealer development and retention
- Candidates should demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision to meet established goals
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates that have proven ability to build/maintain strong relationships with growers by understanding their needs and values, and achieve desired results
