Agronomy Sales Representative

Central Prairie Co-op Careers•Bushton, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Prairie Co-op Agronomy Sales Representative provide leadership, support and knowledge of their agronomic products to customers. They are responsible for the sales of fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and technology that are offered by the co-op.

Requirements

Graduate or graduating senior with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with emphasis on agronomy, crop, soil, weed management, ag business, or other ag science course work; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication and conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished, written, oral, diagramed, or scheduled forms.
Good customer service skills and customer relations skill.
Good computer skills and willingness to utilize and/or be trained to utilize new technologies.
Must possess basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of soil fertility and fertilizer recommendations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, support and knowledge of agronomic products to customers.
Responsible for the sales of fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and technology.
Provide positive customer service and co-employee relations.
Consult with producers about their farming plans of fertilizer, seed & chemical and contracting consulting service.
Manage the seed department from purchases to sales and follow up for sales the next year.
Perform yield check for various yield contests.
Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations.
Educate clients on the benefits of specific types of agronomy products and provide personal consultation.
Solicit customers & increase acres and/or opportunities and maintaining current customer base.
Conduct educational/promotional presentations as needed.
Provide Precision Ag services (including GIS/GPS information).
Maintain detailed computerized field reports & permanent record keeping.
Keep office and vehicles in a clean and well working order.
Provide personal consultation with customers as needed.
Assist in office duties in their absence.
Assist other departments/locations to accomplish company goals.
Responsible for setting all margins on chemicals and fertilizer for department manager.
Responsible for safety and reporting all accidents and close call accidents to management.
Responsible for keeping up to date on all new technology and safety regulations.