Crop Sales Specialist

Agriland FS•Woodbine, IA

About The Position

AGRILAND FS is seeking a Crop Sales Specialist with a passion for agronomy and an interest in working directly with farmers at the farm gate. The role influences agronomy inputs across customers’ acres and involves precision farming, ag credit, seed, plant food, plant protection, and professional custom application. The position is supported by management, operations, and technical teams, with incentives intended to prioritize and reward activities that predict success. The specialist markets agronomy products and services, offers solutions to improve yield and profitability, and manages activities to meet business goals. The role also involves applying risk management strategies, developing agronomy and business knowledge, and building strong customer relationships. AGRILAND FS offers benefits, experience-based pay, incentives for the employee and spouse, a company vehicle, and a laptop computer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related field or equivalent experience.
At least three years of experience in agriculture, preferably job-related work experience.
Strong basic understanding of agronomy technical knowledge.
Strong communication, persuasive, and business skills.
Strong work ethic and ability or experience balancing work and life issues.
Proven ability to work independently and form fast, strong business relationships.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing and a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting appointments and demonstrating value to customers.
Experience working in production agriculture or agricultural retail.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with targeted customers and prospects to market agronomy products and services that enhance producers’ businesses and increase profitable sales.
Offer agronomic solutions to increase yield and profitability.
Prioritize, organize, and execute activities to meet business goals.
Use risk management strategies with current and future accounts.
Grow personal knowledge of agronomy and business to improve problem-solving skills.