Outside Sales Representative

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. CHS inc. is looking for an Outside Sales Representative in the Dodge City, KS market to focus on energy products like refined fuels, propane, & lubricants. You must be able to make decisions, work independently, and in a team environment. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS. Ideal candidate would live between Dodge City, KS and Pratt, KS.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2+ years of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations
Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Partner with customers to drive retail sales performance and execute against sales goals.
Identify and deliver consultative solutions that add value to customers’ operations and business needs.
Apply core sales principles while building knowledge of products, customers, industries, and internal systems to strengthen sales, marketing, and advisory capabilities.
Take initiative on opportunities; escalate or collaborate with more experienced team members when appropriate and learn through observation and participation.
Build and maintain a customer pipeline that includes both existing relationships and new prospects.
Engage with current and prospective customers to represent the assigned co-op, strengthen relationships, and promote CHS products and services.
Prepare basic proposals and contribute to the development of more complex bids.
Develop and deliver straightforward customer presentations, and support more advanced presentations as needed.
Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, competitor activity, and sales programs.
Proactively support customers by anticipating needs, responding quickly, and delivering a high level of service.
Develop a working knowledge of CHS product offerings and solutions.
Champion a culture of safety by adhering to all policies and procedures; identify, communicate, and help resolve unsafe conditions or behaviors.