Crop Advisor: Agronomy Sales & Grower Solutions

Simplot Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company, SGS Retail - Columbia SC, seeks a grower-focused sales professional to provide agronomic product guidance and consultative services to farmers. You will drive new business, manage customer relationships, and work under the Area Sales Manager to achieve financial and operational goals.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, delivery coordination, and accurate record-keeping with a strong customer-service orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university preferred.
• 1-3 years of similar experience in the industry is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with management, team members, and customers.
• Must be self-driven, self-motivated, and customer service-oriented, while being an effective team player.
• CCA and PCA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and live the Simplot brand as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor.
• Grow new business and manage a customer base within a defined area to meet and exceed sales and profitability goals and gross margin targets.
• Seek out product and service opportunities for current customers and market products to growers through sales calls, consultations, and agronomic programs.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors to increase knowledge, develop sales, marketing, and customer relationships.
• Interface with Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies and report sales trends.
• Ensure delivery, application and billing are handled properly and communicate with operations for strong delivery and service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic and financial records and assist in credit matters with the Area Financial Services Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Simplot Company, SGS Retail - Columbia SC, seeks a grower-focused sales professional to provide agronomic product guidance and consultative services to farmers. You will drive new business, manage customer relationships, and work under the Area Sales Manager to achieve financial and operational goals.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, delivery coordination, and accurate record-keeping with a strong customer-service orientation.