Agronomy Sales

COLUMBIA GRAIN • Arvilla, ND

4d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Agronomy Sales will be to assist the Senior Agronomist in the sales of agronomy products and services. Agronomy Sales will work with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Agronomy or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Agronomy and three (3) years in sales leadership.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Basic knowledge of working with a computer and mechanical skills.
• Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and quality), efficient and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Advise growers/customers in current best management practices and recommend specific agronomic products.
• Deliver product and conduct soil samples.
• Develop and maintain relationships with both employees and customers.
• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads and executes individual customer sales strategies.
• Execute sales calls with regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.
• Adhere to pricing policies and credit terms.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
• Provide outstanding and courteous customer service.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and RX benefits
• Company paid life insurance and disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees