DeWitt County Crop Specialist - Evergreen FS - Clinton, IL

Growmark•Clinton, MD

About The Position

Evergreen FS is hiring a Crop Specialist to sell, market, and service crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed, scouting, Climate FieldView, technology services, and an agricultural finance program for new and existing customers in an assigned territory. The position develops profitable sales strategies, builds customer relationships, provides agronomic recommendations and services, and supports farmers across the territory. It involves daily independent travel to client locations, occasional overnight stays, and extended hours during peak seasons. The Crop Specialist schedules product delivery and application, conducts customer meetings, assists with credit and sales contracts, and supports customer service through soil testing, crop scouting, and complaint follow-up. The role also maintains territory and competitive knowledge, customer account records, sales and technical certifications, and a professional image. The specialist must follow company conduct, compliance, environmental health and safety, OSHA, and DOT requirements. Evergreen FS offers a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 per year plus commissions. The company describes a comprehensive rewards package that includes a fully funded pension, insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company matching, and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits eligibility may vary by position.

Requirements

Normally requires an associate degree in agriculture, marketing, or business, or equivalent education, and at least 3 years of related work experience demonstrating knowledge of production agriculture.
Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for the vehicle required for the job before employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable professional certifications associated with the agronomy industry.
Ability and willingness to travel independently each day within the trade area, with occasional overnight stays.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons.
Ability and willingness to participate in required policy, procedure, and position-related training.
Ability to lift 51–75 pounds.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve extreme weather, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and varying heights, using appropriate safety measures.

Responsibilities

Sell, market, and service crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, scouting, Climate FieldView, technology services, and agricultural finance programs to new and existing customers.
Implement marketing plans and sales strategies that generate profitable sales in the assigned territory.
Travel to client locations to promote the Evergreen FS brand and obtain orders for products and services.
Use target marketing and professional sales techniques, including the FS sales interview road map, cropping programs, product features and benefits, and the contact management system.
Follow Evergreen FS sales and marketing strategies and attend sales training as offered.
Meet sales goals established by the supervisor.
Develop territory and competitive analyses and maintain current knowledge of the marketplace and competition.
Provide agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects.
Schedule product delivery and application at patron locations.
Conduct regular patron meetings on product and technical information to develop relationships and drive sales.
Provide customer service through soil testing, crop scouting, and other programs; follow up on complaints and seek reasonable win-win resolutions.
Assess customer creditworthiness, quote prices and credit terms, and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.
Promote credit programs as a sales tool and help customers provide information needed to establish credit.
Maintain the assigned vehicle according to company standards, follow the uniform policy, and maintain a professional image.
Ensure field signs are displayed on customers’ fields to promote FS products.
Complete and update profile information sheets for key accounts and targeted prospects.
Collect payment for assigned product sales according to company credit policy.
Attain and maintain technical and sales skills to certification standards.
Follow the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Fully funded pension
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company matching
Free Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package