Agronomy Sales Representative, Associate

Summary

Join Our Team in Minnesota!

CHS is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual to become our next Agronomy Sales Representative in Herman, MN. If youre a motivated self-starter with a passion for agriculture, this is your chance to shine!

In this role, youll engage directly with farmers, ranchers, and producers, showcasing the benefits of our crop protection, crop nutrients, seed products, and other essential services. Your mission? To make impactful on-the-farm sales presentations that drive success for our local producers.

What Were Looking For:

• A strong mathematical aptitude
• The ability to formulate precise fertilizer and chemical applications
• A proactive approach to sales and customer service
• Leading initiatives to manage organizational change effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption
• Actively adopting and integrating cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge

If youre ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the agricultural community, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to achieve retail sales goals and execute sales. Identify opportunities to provide consultative services for businesses and customers.
• Utilize fundamental sales principles and practices, as well as acquiring product, customer, industry, and company infrastructure knowledge applicable to improving sales, marketing, and consulting skills.
• Act on opportunities or pass them on to more experienced staff members and shadow the process.
• Develop customer lists to include current and prospective customers. Call on current and prospective customers, focusing on representing the assigned co-op, building relationships, and promoting CHS products.
• Prepare basic, and assist with moderate to complex, bids and proposals. Develop or participate in the development of straightforward customer presentations.
• Obtain information on market and industry trends, competitors, and sales programs.
• Build customer relationships by providing proactive service through identifying customer needs and responding promptly. Build working knowledge of various products.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Training Provided: Product Training, CHS Sales Training, National Sales Certification available, Computer Training on CRM Software

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma and/or GED
• Knowledge of sales, business development, business operations or related experience

Additional Qualifications

• Agronomy sales experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree is preferred in agriculture, business, or related field
• Outside sales experience to include presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.