Sales Agronomist Associate

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE•Stickney, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Agronomist Associate is an entry level position to agronomy sales and is a development role. This position is focused on the growth and development of skills necessary to be a successful agronomy sales professional. The primary role is the sales and services growth within the assigned sales territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree (A. A.) and 1-5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
English Proficiency.
Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Nice To Haves

Crop Advisor Certification and CDL beneficial.

Responsibilities

Generates new sales contacts through sales calls with assistance from the Sales Manager, Location Manager, and Sales Agronomist.
Develops personal sales and service skills, as well as product knowledge, by attending product, grain, and cooperative meetings as assigned by the Sales Manager.
Develop confidence in cold sales calling to build relationships with new customers and generate sales leads.
Sells agronomy products and services, when appropriate, to increase sales with assigned customers to meet expectations set forth by management.
Scouts fields and makes recommendations with the assistance of a Sales Agronomist.
Provides customer service by aiding customers, reporting and responding to all customer complaints, greeting customers promptly and in a friendly manner, and thanking customers for their business.
Ability to grow assigned territory in sales consistently over the two to three years to meet company goals.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
Other duties as assigned.