Principal Sales Agronomist - Dalhart, TX

Wilbur-Ellis•Dalhart, TX

3d•$89,400 - $125,280

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Sales Agronomist will be responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assisting customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintaining and developing profitable customer relationships. Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Each and every employee contributes to our shared success. Join a team where YOU matter: Your unique experience, your values, your ideas, your goals, your contributions, your wellbeing, your family, your future, your community, your career and your growth. LEARN MORE Employee Benefits: Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more. Purpose & Values: Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference. Talent Development: When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching. A Culture That Cares: We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business. Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.

Requirements

5+ years of experience
Ability to influence sales management to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches
Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
Provide clear direction and motivate others
Excellent presentation skills
Proficient working with MS Office Suite
Work independently with general oversight
Agronomy/Agribusiness degree

Nice To Haves

You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
You have excellent English written and oral communication skills
You’re comfortable in front of small and large groups and have an ability to lead and influence
You are detail and accuracy oriented with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
You’re open to new ideas and are not afraid to challenge the norm to help find better solutions

Responsibilities

Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory.
Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.
Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and drive the team to achieve sales territory goals and growth.
Manage territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
Follow credit policies and manage risk for the company.
Lead the annual business plan to optimize growth and profitability for the territory.
Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
Be the primary customer contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications.
Lead and mentor team members, review work of others, and provide constructive feedback.

Benefits

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $89,400 to $125,280. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k).
Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj
Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

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