Sales Representative - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC • Streator, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Helena Agri-Enterprises is hiring a Sales Representative for its Streator, Illinois and Minonk, Illinois locations. The representative serves as a front-line contact between the company and its customers, building relationships and recommending agronomic solutions and products to improve performance, productivity, and return on investment. The role also develops new business and supports growth into new markets. It is bonus eligible, and a company vehicle is provided. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the designated sales territory.

The position combines customer-facing sales work with product demonstrations, sales administration, receivables collection, and promotion at trade shows and conferences. It requires travel by various means up to 25% of the time, driving a company vehicle, and regular, reliable attendance. Work takes place in an office and outdoors in varied weather, with possible exposure to outdoor elements and hazards around equipment. The role has significant physical demands, including standing for eight hours or more and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to and including 50 pounds or more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related work experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet all company requirements for driving a Helena vehicle.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Travel by various means up to 25% of the time.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including standing for eight hours or more; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to and including 50 pounds or more; reaching overhead up to and including 25 pounds; and other listed movements and tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Sales experience, especially in agriculture.
• Certified Crop Advisor License.
• Working knowledge of fertilizer formulating.
• Working knowledge of agricultural precision information technology.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a valuable skill.
• Recent college graduates with internship experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Call on regular and prospective customers to drive new business.
• Demonstrate products and provide information about product availability, pricing, new developments, and market trends.
• Answer customer questions about products, including price, credit terms, and durability.
• Complete sales contracts and forms and record sales information.
• Collect receivables in a timely manner.
• Promote products at trade shows and conferences.
• Maintain technical expertise and strive to achieve the market's sales goals.
• Apply knowledge of company credit policy when regulating credit sales.
• Drive a company vehicle as required.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the leader.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with coverage starting the first day.
• Dental insurance, with coverage starting the first day.
• Vision insurance, with coverage starting the first day.
• Up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, starting on the first day; match can increase up to 10% based on contribution amount.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free term life insurance at one times annual base pay.
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Company vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED