Agronomy Territory Specialist - Sales & Field

Evergreen FS, Inc.

Long Point (IL)

On-site

USD 54,443,000 - 75,933,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO & paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Job summary

EverGREEN FS in Illinois is seeking entry-level individuals to join the agronomy team and grow your career in sales and operations. You will train across the agronomy department and learn to develop programs for targeted accounts while using seed, precision farming technology, and marketing tools.

The role emphasizes field travel within the designated trade area, meeting goals, and advancing certifications like CCA and Commercial Applicator.

Qualifications

Minimum of an Associates’ Degree in agriculture, marketing or business related discipline and 1-2+ years of related sales/business experience.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
Willing to obtain a CDL license within first year of employment.
Requires the ability to obtain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Commercial Applicator certifications.
Daily travel within the trade area with occasional overnight stays.
Lift 51-75 lbs.

Responsibilities

Training and learning all aspects of the agronomy department, including both sales and operational responsibilities.
Develops territory and competitive analysis to gain knowledge of the marketplace and the competition.
Responsible for meeting goals as established by supervisor.
Learn to create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with goal of increasing agronomy business.
Learn to utilize seed, precision farming technology, finance and other marketing tools to grow market share.
Work with Crop Specialist on implementing, organizing and completing agronomy projects such as Hybrid/Variety Side-by-sides, MiFIELD Trials.
Learn how to develop target marketing plans and trains on professional sales techniques, including FS Sales road map, cropping programs, emphasis of appropriate features and benefits, and contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects.
Assists with regular patron meetings on product and technical information to develop customer relationships and drive sales.
Learn to operate application equipment, drive tendering equipment, fill anhydrous ammonia tanks, mix crop protection products, etc.
Works with precision farming and becomes familiar with department programs and procedures.
Provides customer service by scheduling product deliveries and application, soil testing, crop scouting and other programs.
Attend meetings and training sessions requested by company.