Outside Sales Representative

CHS, Inc. • Inver Grove Heights, MN

1d • 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 is looking for an Outside Sales Specialist for our Cenex® branded products in the Green Bay, WI area. You must be able to make decisions and work independently and in a team environment. You must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written and proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS. The candidate will need to live in/near the Green Bay, WI area to help support customers in the territory.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations
• Outside sales experience to include: presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Responsibilities

• Increase sales and profitability for the cooperative through the implementation of sales, marketing, and consulting processes for Cenex® products and cooperative services.
• Implement and support current customer programs. Develop new customer markets with sales growth.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff, and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls.
• Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing, and technical skills.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids, and proposals to ensure the successful outcome of transactions.
• Provide training to co-op staff and customers.
• Service customer complaints and inquiries.
• Use CRM to account for results and customer communications.
• Manage and complete special projects for the local co-op and customers.
• Develop knowledge of multiple energy products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain and promote a strong collaborative, positive, safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees