Agronomy Sales Associate

AgState; Alton (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AgState in Alton, IA is seeking an Agronomy Sales Associate to join our team. You will interact with growers, learn precision ag, and support our agronomy services while pursuing a stable career with excellent benefits.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural studies (or related experience), a valid driver’s license, and sometimes certification coursework. CCA preferred but not required, Hazmat is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural studies or related experience.
• Certification coursework is preferred but not required.
• Hazmat certification is required.
• CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate work habits that support team concepts at AgState.
• Improve salesmanship and service for customers, teammates, and self.
• Plan field visits with growers to maximize productivity.
• Learn agronomic products, precision agriculture, and service offerings.
• Develop knowledge of agronomic sales activities across the year.
• Understand machinery uses in Ag retail to support production agriculture.
• Complete all paperwork promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency.
• Assist with deliveries, loading products, and seed treating.

Skills

Sales experience

Agronomy knowledge

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural studies

Certification coursework

Job description

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Alton - Agronomy Full Time Sales Alton, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1539

AGRONOMY SALES ASSOCIATE

Do you have a desire to be part of a winning team? Do you have experience in agriculture and agronomy? Do you have experience in sales? Join our team TODAY!

With this position, you will be introduced to all aspects of our agronomy business including but not limited to grower interaction, precision ag, and the culture within AgState. You will be trained in multiple aspects of what it takes to be a best-in-class sales agronomist. You must be open to multiple training sites with permanent placement being anywhere within AgState’s market footprint.

This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in working with agriculture and providing exceptional customer service to our producers. You will find a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, along with a stable career that offers outstanding benefits!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate work habits that develop, build, and support the team concept with AgState.
• Display an attitude that is focused on improving salesmanship, serving customers, teammates, and self.
• Employ good territory management skills to schedule time with growers and maximize productivity in the field.
• Continually learn about all agronomic products, precision agriculture, and general services available from AgState, and the cultural and environmental challenges in our trade area.
• Attain knowledge of agronomic sales activities that occur over a full sales year within the sales group.
• Obtain working knowledge of machinery uses in Ag retail (sprayers, terra-gators, etc.) to further enhance knowledge of production agriculture.
• Complete all paperwork (work orders, invoices, field maps, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction, company efficiency, and minimize stress on teammates and self.
• Give assistance with operation tasks such as agronomy product deliveries, loading products, seed treating, etc.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural studies and/or one to two years of related experience.
• Additional coursework for certification is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• CCA (certified crop advisor) are preferred but not required.
• Hazmat is required.

Our values ~ RISE: Respect- ~ Integrity ~ Safety ~ Excellence

AgState offers a generous benefits package including 401K Match or Defined Benefit (Pension) Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Salary Continuation, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Career Growth and Development Opportunities, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Employee discounts and local discounts, Paid Holidays, Clothing Allowance, and a generous Paid Time off Accrual.

Equal Opportunity Employer - we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage employees at AgState to bring authenticity to work every day.