Crop Advisor Beresford, SD

Simplot Company; Beresford (SD); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Simplot Company in the United States seeks a Grower Solutions professional to provide customer service to growers, selling crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty products, and consultative agronomic services. The role reports to the Market Manager and supports regional Crop Advisors to hit financial goals and improve operational outcomes.

Key duties include growing new business within a defined area, advising on crop protection & nutrition, and collaborating with regional teams to

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of similar experience in the industry is required.
• Required computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and working to deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with management, other team members, and customers.

Responsabilités

• 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 area sales and profitability goals and gross margin targets.
• Seek out product and service opportunities for current customers that enhance both Simplot and the customer’s bottom line. Market products to growers by initiating sales calls, providing advice and consultative services, and monitoring agronomic programs.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors to increase knowledge, develop sales, marketing, manage customer relationships and increase profits.
• Regularly interface with the Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies, report sales trends and competitor activities.
• Ensure delivery, application and billing are handled appropriately and communicate with operations for strong performance.
• Maintain customer agronomic records and assist in establishing customer financial records and credit resolution.

Connaissances

Customer service

Sales

Agronomy

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

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For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family‑owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.

That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.

Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.

Summary

This Simplot Grower Solutions role provides customer service to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, specialty, technology and other agronomic products and consultative services. The role is led under the general direction of the Market Manager, who provides support and leadership to all Crop Advisors within specifically recognized agronomic geographies to achieve the Company’s financial goals and operational objectives.

Key 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 area sales and profitability goals and gross margin targets.


• Seek out product and service opportunities for current customers that enhance both Simplot and the customer’s bottom line. Market products to growers by initiating sales calls, providing advice and consultative services, and monitoring individualized agronomic programs in respect to use of crop protection, crop nutrition, seed, specialty, technology and other related areas. Emphasize and sell proprietary products where appropriate to maximize profitability.


• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors, as directed by Region Managers and/or Market Managers, to increase knowledge, develop sales, marketing, manage customer relationships and increase profits in the Sales Area.


• Regularly interface with the Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies, report sales trends and competitor activities, as well as opportunities and challenges in the geography.


• Ensure adequate follow‑through in regards to operational aspects of the business such as delivery, application and billing are handled appropriately. Regularly and reliably communicate with operations to ensure strong performance in delivery and service outcomes.


• Maintain customer agronomic records, assist in establishing customer financial records and collaborate with the Area Financial Services Manager in the establishment of credit and resolution of credit matters.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role)

• 1-3 years of similar experience in the industry is required.


• Required computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.


• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and working to deliver excellent customer service.


• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.


• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with management, other 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.

Other Information

Job Requisition ID:27725

Travel Required:

Location(s):SGS Retail - Beresford SD

Country:United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.