Contract Sales

AgCall Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AgCall Inc. seeks Associates for crop protection sales to drive demand among retailers, distributors, and network professionals within assigned territory. You will build relationships, promote a new biological product, and gather market feedback.

The role involves day travel, independent work, and adherence to sales goals. Training is provided, with a base hourly wage plus bonuses and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have experience selling crop protection products to retailers.
• Willingness to travel day trips to meet retailers/distributors.
• Able to work independently within territory and meet sales goals.
• Strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop market with Retailers to grow awareness and demand.
• Visit targeted retailers to promote the product and build relationships.
• Enter customer and sales data into tracking system promptly.
• Explain agronomics, programs, and product offerings to retailers.
• Gather retailer feedback on similar products and current programs.

Skills

Retail sales

Relationship building

Prospecting

Tools

CRM software

Job description

AgCall Inc. has an exciting opportunity for crop protection sales. In this position, Associates will be responsible for creating demand for the client’s product, by working closely with Ag Retailers, Distributors, and network professionals as they introduce the product to growers of key crops within their territory.

Responsibilities

Market development with Retailers

Close contact, communication, and take direction from their assigned company representative.

Contact and visit targeted retailers in your assigned area with the objective of building awareness and sales of this new biological product.

Enter all relevant customer and sales data into electronic tracking format in a timely manner, as directed.

Detail retailers on this unique new product, including agronomics, appropriate programs, etc.

Gather retailer data related to their use of similar products in the marketplace and satisfaction of current products, programs, or systems.

Support client with selling and awareness building activities related to the product offering.

Build retail relationships and network on behalf of the client.

Requirements

Must be available for day travel to meet with prospective retailer customers, set appointments, and meet with retailers and distributors across the project timeframe.

Previous experience selling crop protection products to retailers is a must.

Comfortable with prospecting and cold calling, not discouraged by rejection.

Able to work independently within the territory, adherence to the sales goals, with minimal client supervision.

A desire to help customers develop strategies to improve their operations and practices.

Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping and communication skills.

Provide own vehicle, computer, cell phone with voicemail, and fax or scanner.

May be active/semi-retired or retired retailers, manufacturer/distributor sales reps, agronomists, or other ag professionals; must be comfortable meeting with retailers and going through the sales process.

Have past and present relationships in agricultural sales, for geography covered, is desirable.

Experience in product development and go to market strategies.

Training

Associates will report functionally and administratively to AgCall. Associates will receive comprehensive training on the product, the sales and marketing strategy that has been set forth for the brand, and the data collection and submission procedures that are required for payment. Training may be held in-person or via webinar. We provide a competitive wage with bonus structure for all projects. Associates earn an hourly base rate, bonuses, mileage, and expense reimbursement.

About AgCall

Since 1988, AgCall has been the leader in providing word-of-mouth and peer influence marketing, sales, service and education solutions to the agriculture and food industry in Canada and the United States.

AgCall’s strength lies in our ability to influence our client’s customers – on the phone, in person, or online. Ultimately, we believe in creating brand awareness, gathering customer intelligence, providing customer service and increasing sales, retention, satisfaction and loyalty.

AgCall mobilizes AgCall Associates to be ambassadors and advocates of our client's company and brands. AgCall Associates are knowledgeable, trained professionals and peers from within the industry, selected by AgCall in specific geographies and with specific skill sets in alignment with our client's needs.

AI Disclosure

AgCall does not use AI in the analysis, processing, or filtering of job candidate applications. Every application is reviewed manually by an AgCall Recruitment Specialist.

AgCall does not use AI in the generation or management of communications related to job candidate applications, including but not limited to: emails, voice calls, chats, text messages, and video calls.

AgCall may use AI to generate transcriptions or summaries from Honeit or Zoom audio communications for the purpose of manual review by an AgCall Recruitment Specialist.

Non-Discrimination Policy

AgCall's hiring decisions are based solely on the candidate's qualifications, merit, and business needs. AgCall does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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