Agronomy Sales Consultant for Local Farmers

Agtegra Cooperative; Berlin (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agtegra Cooperative in Aberdeen, SD, is seeking a Sales Agronomist to identify and secure agronomy business with farmers and producers. You will proactively promote crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed, and custom application services to cooperative customers, aiming to increase gross sales and local net margin while delivering outstanding service.

The role emphasizes building trusted relationships, developing customer-by-customer business plans, collaborating with the agronomy team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and 1-5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Conducting sales calls to promote and coordinate the profitable sale of crop nutrients, seed, crop protection, precision ag, and services as well as other products offered to satisfy customer needs.
• Building relationships and establishing trust with new and current customers to understand their needs and developing a business plan by customer that demonstrates the best crop production practices to maximize yield.
• Developing a strong working relationship with location manager and Agtegra Cooperative agronomy team to maximize customer service and teamwork as well as with local supplier representatives to help support their products as prioritized by the Agtegra Cooperative Agronomy Leadership Team.
• Examining results of crop production studies to discover and enhance characteristics such as yield, quality, adaptation to specific soils or climates, and resistance to diseases and pests.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

US work eligibility

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Agtegra Cooperative in Aberdeen, SD, is seeking a Sales Agronomist to identify and secure agronomy business with farmers and producers. You will proactively promote crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed, and custom application services to cooperative customers, aiming to increase gross sales and local net margin while delivering outstanding service.

The role emphasizes building trusted relationships, developing customer-by-customer business plans, collaborating with the agronomy team