Crop Advisor Beresford, SD

Simplot Company; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Beresford, SD is seeking a Crop Advisor to provide customer service and agronomic guidance to growers through the sale of crop nutrition, crop protection, seed, and related services.

You will build relationships, identify opportunities, coordinate with operations, and support achievement of sales and gross margin targets while delivering excellent service to customers across your defined geography.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university preferred.
• 1-3 years of similar experience in the industry is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering excellent service.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• CCA and PCA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and grow new business while meeting area sales and margin targets.
• Identify opportunities for customers and market products to growers with advisory services.
• Collaborate with Crop Advisors to increase knowledge, sales, and profits in the area.
• Interface with Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies and report trends.
• Coordinate delivery, application and billing with operations to ensure service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic records and assist with credit establishment and resolution.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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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.

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.