Independent Sales Representative- Central Ohio

Ohio Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Territory

Strong reputation

Unlimited earning potential

Flexible territory ownership

Agronomic and sales support

Job summary

Stine Seed Company is seeking an Independent Sales Representative to act as the primary ambassador of the Stine brand within an assigned territory in Union County, Ohio. You will develop agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine seed products, manage existing accounts, recruit new ones, and collaborate with the Regional Sales Agronomist to deliver sales programs and support to growers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of agronomy or seed sales experience, excellent communication, and proven

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ag experience including agronomy, crop production or seed sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven sales techniques with negotiating skills and ability to overcome obstacles.
• Demonstrated success in dealer development and retention.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision to meet goals.
• Preference for candidates who build strong grower relationships and achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary ambassador of the Stine brand within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine seed products and services applicable to the territory.
• Manage existing accounts & recruit new accounts to increase sales.
• Implement Stine sales programs and policies to meet sales goals for the district.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Agronomist to provide high level sales support in the territory.
• Develop and enhance relationships with customers and potential customers, personally or through a designated seller.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Sales skills

Negotiation

Communication

Dealer development

Initiative

Job description

Stine Seed Company, a privately-held, growing national seed company, currently has an opening for an Independent Sales Representative in Union county in Ohio. This represents an excellent opportunity to grow both professionally and financially with one of the industry's most respected corn and soybean seed companies.

What We Offer

• Well-established territory with dedicated accounts
• A 40-plus year reputation for quality seed products
• Unlimited earning potential
• Flexibility to work your territory your way
• Agronomic and sales support

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary ambassador of the Stine brand within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine seed products and services applicable to the assigned territory.
• Manage existing accounts & recruit new accounts to increase sales.
• Communicate and implement Stine s sales programs and policies within the assigned territory to meet sales goals for the district.
• Work in conjunction with the Stine Regional Sales Agronomist to provide a high level of sales support within the assigned territory.
• Develop and enhance relationships with customers and potential customers, either personally or through a designated seller.

Competencies/Qualifications/Experience

• Candidates should have three or more years of ag experience, including previous experience in agronomy, crop production or seed sales.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of proven sales techniques, as well as excellent negotiating skills and the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Candidates should have demonstrated success in dealer development and retention.
• Candidates should demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet established goals.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have proven ability to build/maintain strong relationships with growers by understanding their needs and values, and achieve desired results.