Crop Sales Specialist

Agriland FS • Griswold, IA

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About The Position

AGRILAND FS is seeking a Crop Sales Specialist with a passion for agronomy and interest in working directly with farmers at the farm gate. The position influences agronomy inputs across customers’ acres and involves offerings in precision farming, agricultural credit, seed, plant food, plant protection, and professional custom application. The role receives management, operations, and technical support, with incentives intended to prioritize and reward activities that predict success.

The Crop Sales Specialist markets agronomy products and services, develops customer relationships, and offers agronomic solutions to help producers improve yield and profitability. The position also involves organizing and executing business activities, applying risk-management strategies, and continually developing agronomy and business knowledge. Candidates must pass pre-employment testing and a background check.

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 self-starter with the ability to form fast and strong business relationships.
• Must 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.
• On-the-job learning and teamwork.

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.

Benefits

• Company-funded pension plan.
• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Incentives for the employee and spouse.
• Company vehicle.
• Laptop computer.

What This Job Offers

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