Agricultural Sales Representative – Idaho

JH Biotech, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Sales Representative responsible for selling and supporting its products in Idaho and nearby states. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of field sales experience and a Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural-related field. The role requires significant travel, expertise in various crops, and strong customer management skills. This position includes a competitive salary plus commissions, along with comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance.

Qualifications

• At least five years of field sales experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an agricultural related field.
• Knowledge in various crops and farm environments.
• Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.
• Bilingual is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist resellers with account strategies and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and increase sales revenue to meet targets.
• Conduct new reseller sales orientation and training programs.
• Participate in trade shows and assist with planning.
• Troubleshoot product-related issues.
• Provide product training and resolve reseller issues.

Skills

Field sales experience

Knowledge of agricultural products

Customer relationship management

Contract negotiation skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field

Job description

This position is responsible for the sale of the organization’s products in a
specified region or major geographical area and provides ongoing support to
product distribution channel. Incumbent works directly with distributors to sell
agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and biological products. Plan and implement
sales and marketing plans for the assigned territory.

Essential Functions

• Assist resellers with organizational skills, account strategies, territory planning and administrative responsibilities to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develops and increases sales revenue to meet assigned targets.
• Actively involves in new reseller sales orientation and sales training programs.
• Assist resellers with contract negotiations, closing the sale and developing marketing plans for contract accounts.
• Attend trade shows and assists with the planning of sales exhibits.
• Participate in education and training conferences on selling and marketing programs.
• Be informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers.
• Check on competitors’ activities and develops new methods of attaining resellers and assisting existing resellers in attaining new accounts.
• Troubleshoot problems regarding products provided.
• Answer questions from resellers and handles complaints.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Education and Experience

• At least five years of field sales experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an agricultural related field such as agronomy, soil science, crop production, ag business, or horticulture.
• Must be knowledgeable in vegetable, cotton, corn, rice, grain sorghum, wheat, potatoes, sweets potatoes & sugar beets, hay, fruit trees etc. plus experience working in a farm environment.
• This position requires up to 70% travel outside the local area and overnight.
• Bilingual is helpful, but not required.
• Position pays commissions in addition to salary. Territory: Idaho and nearby states. Prefer candidates living in Idaho.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Parental leave

Please send cover letter and resume to [e-mail]