Agriculture Field Sales Trainee | Learn to Sell & Support

Simplot; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company in Michigan seeks a Sales Trainee to support sales calls, learn the Salesperson/Crop Advisor function, and participate in a tailored training program covering product selling, blending, delivery, and equipment setup.

Within two seasons, trainees must complete the program, pursue CCA/PCA or relevant certification, obtain required licenses, earn PDP ratings, and build a new customer book; relocation within the area may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture.
• Experience or college courses in Marketing/selling preferred.
• A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred.
• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and proven ability to work with others to accomplish objectives.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Participating in and making sales calls to new and existing customers.
• As appropriate for the business: blending, delivery, delivery/transport and setup of equipment, equipment maintenance, inventory management, sales planning, customer data management, etc.
• As appropriate for the business: Soil sampling, plant sampling, product testing, product applications, and field scouting in production agriculture areas. Assisting experienced salespeople/crop advisors with crop care/turf care activities to also include computer input of application tracking, scouting reports, and other spreadsheets as needed.
• Participation in educational opportunities as identified and assigned by management.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Customer relationships

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company in Michigan seeks a Sales Trainee to support sales calls, learn the Salesperson/Crop Advisor function, and participate in a tailored training program covering product selling, blending, delivery, and equipment setup.

Within two seasons, trainees must complete the program, pursue CCA/PCA or relevant certification, obtain required licenses, earn PDP ratings, and build a new customer book; relocation within the area may be required.