Agronomic Sales & Grower Advisor

Simplot Company; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Beresford, SD is seeking a Crop Advisor to provide customer service and agronomic guidance to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, and related services.

You will build relationships, identify opportunities, coordinate with operations, and support achievement of sales and gross margin targets while delivering excellent service to customers across your defined geography.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university preferred.
• 1-3 years of similar experience in the industry is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering excellent service.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• CCA and PCA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and grow new business while meeting area sales and margin targets.
• Identify opportunities for customers and market products to growers with advisory services.
• Collaborate with Crop Advisors to increase knowledge, sales, and profits in the area.
• Interface with Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies and report trends.
• Coordinate delivery, application and billing with operations to ensure service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic records and assist with credit establishment and resolution.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Simplot Company in Beresford, SD is seeking a Crop Advisor to provide customer service and agronomic guidance to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, and related services.

You will build relationships, identify opportunities, coordinate with operations, and support achievement of sales and gross margin targets while delivering excellent service to customers across your defined geography.