Agriculture Sales Trainee I - Manteca, CA

Wilbur-Ellis • Manteca, CA

90d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! 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. The Sales Trainee I works closely with the branch field sales and management teams to learn agronomic and retail agriculture practices, including pest and nutrition management. This role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and safety, with growth potential into a Field Sales Representative.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Precision Ag, or associated agricultural sciences is preferred.
• The ability to travel throughout the territory and attend periodic sales meetings.
• Proficient with computers, utilizing Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

Nice To Haves

• Solid interpersonal and teamwork skills with a positive attitude.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate approach with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Physically able to endure outdoor climates, including hot or cold weather extremes.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
• Conduct regular visits to customers’ crops to examine and diagnose plant health.
• Recommend programs that ensure the best quality and yield.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping of recommendations.
• Collaborate with the team regarding sales territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals and network with industry representatives.
• Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical applications.
• Communicate with excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills (verbal and written) for interaction with customers and fellow employees.
• Build product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility.

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $20.87 to $27.60 per hour.
• Eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees