Sales Agronomist (Albany, OR)

Wilbur-Ellis • Albany, OR

274d • $64,500 - $85,980

About The Position

The Sales Representative is responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assist branch customers with proper product selection and use based agronomic needs, and maintain and develop profitable customer relationships. 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. We foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture or Business-related field is preferred
• PCA required
• Experience in the retail agronomy industry
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to small and large groups with an ability to lead and influence
• Detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good interpersonal and team-building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers and customers

Responsibilities

• Management of customer base
• Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs and develop plans and actions for sales territory growth.
• Communicate with management the initiatives, objectives, strategies, and action plans.
• Point person for managing the support resources for the territory including value-added nutrition, branded products, seed, purchasing and technology, and overseeing the implementation and success of the plans and objectives with branch personnel.
• Responsible for sales territory forecasting and analysis.
• Responsible for following credit policies and managing risk for the company
• Development of an annual business plan that optimizes growth and profitability for the territory.
• Implement marketing and sales plans; establish and meet sales goals, and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities
• Build product and market knowledge to add understanding and credibility
• Become primary contact between your customers and Wilbur-Ellis Company including deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, etc.
• Strictly follow all company policies which includes safety & regulatory

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $64,500 - $85,980
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health insurance
• Retirement plan participation with employer contribution of up to 7% into 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree