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CHS

Trades grain and sells fuel and fertilizer

Agronomy Sales Representative

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeAshley, ND, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma and/or GED is required.
  • At least 2 years of sales, business development, business operations, or related experience is required.
  • Candidates need the ability to formulate precise fertilizer and chemical applications.
  • Candidates need a proactive approach to sales and customer service.
  • Candidates need experience in outside sales, including presentations, persuasive negotiation, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently.
  • Candidates need strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Candidates need proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Candidates need a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Selected candidates must pass applicable pre-employment screening, which may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical-requirement, or FMCSA Clearinghouse screening.

Responsibilities

  • Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through sales, marketing, and consulting processes for products and services.
  • Evaluate current customer programs and develop sales and marketing plans and programs to meet complex business needs while growing the business.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff, and credit teams to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls and improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Build positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to generate repeat business.
  • Identify business and customer needs and provide consultative services using established relationships and product, marketing, and technical skills.
  • Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids, and proposals to support successful transactions.
  • Provide training to staff and customers.
  • Cross-sell multiple product lines to increase customer share of wallet and apply the CHS sales cycle to achieve targeted results.
  • Work with customers courteously and professionally, and address customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Lead sales projects and mentor less experienced sales staff.
  • Develop knowledge of multiple products and apply it in all aspects of the job.
  • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture; follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards; and correct or seek assistance correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Agronomy sales experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or a related field is preferred.

About the Company

CHS

Trades grain and sells fuel and fertilizer

CHS is a farmer-owned cooperative that markets grain and supplies fuel, fertilizer and crop protection products to farmers and rural communities. It is the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States. Its grain business stores, trades and exports crops and crushes oilseeds into meal and oil for food and feed buyers, while its energy business refines crude oil and sells fuels and lubricants under the Cenex brand through local cooperatives and retailers. Earnings flow back to member owners as patronage, allocated by how much business each does with the cooperative. CHS traces its roots to farmer cooperatives founded in the late 1920s and is headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Founded
1929

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