Crop Advisor Southwest, KS

Simplot • Copeland, KS

7d

About The Position

This Simplot Grower Solutions role provides customer service to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology, and other agronomic products, as well as consultative services. The position operates under the general direction of the Market Manager, who supports and leads Crop Advisors in recognized agronomic geographies to achieve company financial goals and operational objectives.

The Crop Advisor grows and manages a customer base in a defined area, pursues sales and profitability goals, and provides growers with advice and consultative services. The role also coordinates with sales and operations colleagues to support customer relationships and reliable delivery and service outcomes.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of similar experience in the industry is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management, team members, and customers.
• Self-driven, self-motivated, customer service-oriented, and an effective team player.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered toward meeting the role’s minimum requirements.
• CCA certification.
• PCA certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Simplot brand and grow new business while managing a customer base in a defined area to meet sales, profitability, and gross margin goals.
• Identify product and service opportunities for current customers that benefit both Simplot and the customer.
• Market products to growers through sales calls, advice, consultative services, and monitoring individualized agronomic programs involving crop protection, crop nutrition, seed, specialty, technology, and related areas.
• Emphasize and sell proprietary products where appropriate to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors, as directed by Region Managers and/or Market Managers, to build knowledge, develop sales and marketing, manage customer relationships, and increase profits in the Sales Area.
• Interface regularly with the Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies and report sales trends, competitor activities, opportunities, and challenges in the geography.
• Follow through on operational matters such as delivery, application, and billing, and communicate regularly with operations to support strong delivery and service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic records and assist in establishing customer financial records.
• Collaborate with the Area Financial Services Manager to establish credit and resolve credit matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level