Ag Sales Trainee II - Manteca, CA

Wilbur-Ellis•Manteca, CA

7d•$70,304 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Trainee is a development role focused on building the foundational skills required to become a licensed Pest Control Consultant and successfully manage a sales territory. Through hands-on experience working with field sales teams and branch leadership, this role develops the necessary agronomic knowledge, customer relationship skills, and sales capabilities to progress into a Field Sales Representative position. Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Requirements

Ability to obtain Pest Control Consultant license (expected within a defined training period)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related field

Responsibilities

Become proficient in all aspects of the retail agriculture supply business and crop production
Assist field sales staff with customer service and day-to-day support activities
Build product and market knowledge to enhance credibility with growers
Support growers with agronomic insights and decision-making
Participate in training and development opportunities to build technical and sales expertise
Maintain a professional image in all customer and internal interactions
Develop strong working relationships with peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams