Energy Sales Representative, Associate

Summary

CHS is looking for an Energy Sales Representative in the Clinton, MN market to focus on energy products like refined fuels, propane, & lubricants. You must be able to make decisions, work independently, and in a team environment. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS.

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 or GED
• Knowledge of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• 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.