CHS Inc.
is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.
We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.
Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.
At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS has an exciting opportunity in Gettysburg, SD.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our growing agriculture organization to be an Agronomy Sales Representative.
You will work with farmers, ranchers, and producers to promote the proper use of crop protection products plant food, seed and other services offered at the cooperative to area producers by making on-the-farm sales presentations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical aptitude and the ability to formulate fertilizer applications.
Responsibilities
Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through implementation of 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 to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls and improve efficiency and profitability
Facilitate positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to create long term repeat business.
Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing, and technical skills
Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids, and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
Provide training to staff and customers
Demonstrate effective cross-selling success achieving progressive customer share of wallet for multiple product lines.
Apply CHS sales cycle leading to specific targeted results
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Service customer complaints and inquiries.
Lead sales projects and act as a mentor to less experienced sales staff
Develop knowledge of multiple products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
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
Minimum Qualifications (required)
At least 2+ years of sales, business development, business operations or related experience
High School diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications
Agronomy sales experience preferred
Bachelor's degree 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.
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package.
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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