Agronomy Sales Representative, Experienced

Jobtailor; Lake Park (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Agronomy Sales Representative for Lake Park, MN. You will engage with farmers and producers, presenting crop protection, nutrients, seeds, and related services to drive on-farm sales.

The role emphasizes math, precision in fertilizer/chemical applications, proactive sales, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive in the market.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of sales, business development or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or related field preferred.
• Outside sales experience with presentations, negotiation, and customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Pre-employment screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plans to achieve goals and profitability through sales, marketing and consulting processes.
• Develop sales and marketing plans to meet complex business needs and grow the business.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff and credit to heighten visibility of sales calls.
• Facilitate long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to create repeat business; provide consultative services.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals; provide training to staff and customers.
• Demonstrate cross-selling and lead sales projects; mentor less experienced staff.
• Develop knowledge of multiple products; maintain a strong safety culture and follow safety policies.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Fertilizer & chemical applications

Sales & customer service

Change management

Adopting new technologies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years in sales/business development/related

Bachelor's degree preferred (agriculture/business/related)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Join Our Team in Minnesota!

CHS is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual to become our next Agronomy Sales Representative in Lake Park, MN. If you’re a motivated self-starter with a passion for agriculture, this is your chance to shine!

In this role, you’ll engage directly with farmers, ranchers, and producers, showcasing the benefits of our crop protection, crop nutrients, seed products, and other essential services. Your mission? To make impactful on-the-farm sales presentations that drive success for our local producers.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong mathematical aptitude
• The ability to formulate precise fertilizer and chemical applications
• A proactive approach to sales and customer service
• Leading initiatives to manage organizational change effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption
• Actively adopting and integrating cutting‑edge technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the agricultural community, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through the implementation of sales, marketing and consulting processes for products and services.
• Evaluate current customer programs and develop sales and marketing plans and programs to meet complex business needs while growing the business.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff, and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls and improve efficiency and profitability.
• Facilitate positive long‑term relationships with suppliers and customers to create long‑term repeat business. Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing, and technical skills.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids, and proposals to ensure the successful outcome of transactions. Provide training to staff and customers.
• Demonstrate effective cross‑selling success achieving progressive customer share of wallet for multiple product lines. Apply CHS sales cycle leading to specific targeted results.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner. Service customer complaints and inquiries. Lead sales projects and act as a mentor to less experienced sales staff.
• Develop knowledge of multiple products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job. Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• At least 2+ years of sales, business development, business operations or related experience

Additional Qualifications

• Agronomy sales experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree is preferred in agriculture, business, or related field
• Outside sales experience to include presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Pre‑employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.