Agronomy Sales Advisor

Hirebridge; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team in Iowa. The role focuses on increasing volume sales and margin growth by actively selling crop protection products, plant food, seed, and agronomy programs to farmers and member-owners.

Candidates should have knowledge of crop production science, strong communication skills, and a post-secondary degree or equivalent. Expect competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to develop within a growing agri-business.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of crop production science to advise producers on agronomy plans and services.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate information effectively in written or oral form.
• Post secondary degree or equivalent with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote IAS products and programs with emphasis on crop protection, plant food, seed, and agronomy services.
• Increase unit sales, gross margins, and market share by contacting current and potential customers within an assigned area.
• Provide information to customers to support products and programs and assist in making production decisions.
• Coordinate with location team on crop production practices and customer activity.
• Promote and coordinate Precision Ag activities at the location.
• Assist in inventory coordination and distribution to customers.
• Submit weekly reports of contacts and activity.

Skills

Crop production knowledge

Initiative

Written and oral communication

Organization

Education

Post secondary degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

** Are you passionate about the future of agriculture? Do you want to join a company that's at the forefront of innovation? Innovative Ag Services is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a chance to make a real difference in the ag industry.

Primary Objective

To increase volume sales and margin growth by actively selling products and services for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.

Major Accountabilities

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Promote the sales of all IAS products and programs with a primary emphasis of crop protection products, plant food, seed, and agronomy programs and services.
• Increase unit sales, gross margins, and market share by aggressively contacting and selling current and potential customers within an assigned area.
• Provide necessary information to current and prospective customers to support products and programs, and assist customers in making production and business decisions.
• Communicate regularly with location team members to keep them abreast of current crop production and business practices; products, programs, and services; and customer/prospect activity.
• Promote and coordinate Precision Ag activities at the location.
• Work closely with the location manager to coordinate product inventories and distribution to customers.
• Facilitate efficient and accurate pricing, invoicing, and distribution.
• Submit weekly reports of contacts made and customer and competitor activity.
• Assist location managers in account receivable management and collection.
• Work with the Sales Manager to quickly resolve any concerns or complaints brought forward by current or prospective customers.
• Actively assist in the development of individual growth and development plans and participate in agreed-upon training.
• Support and help develop department and individual marketing and business plans.
• Keep an up-to-date database of all customers and prospects within in assigned area.
• Maintain required licenses necessary to perform job requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Possess sufficient knowledge of crop production science to advise producers on agronomy plans, products and services to secure efficient production, higher yield and improved quality.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Post secondary degree or equivalent with education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.