Independent Sales Representative - Eastern Ohio

Ohio Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-established territory

Unlimited earning potential

Flexible territory management

Agronomic and sales support

Job summary

Stine Seed Company is seeking an Independent Sales Representative to cover Muskingum, Perry, and Guernsey counties in Ohio. You will act as the primary ambassador for the Stine brand, developing agronomic knowledge and driving sales across a defined territory.

You will manage existing accounts, recruit new ones, and collaborate with regional agronomists to deliver strong sales support while building lasting grower relationships.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of agronomy experience, crop production or seed sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proven sales techniques, plus strong negotiating skills and the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Proven success in dealer development and retention.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision to meet goals.
• Preference for candidates who can build/maintain strong relationships with growers and understand their needs.

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 relevant to the territory.
• Manage existing accounts and recruit new accounts to increase sales.
• Communicate and implement Stine's sales programs and policies within the territory to meet sales goals for the district.
• Collaborate with the Stine Regional Sales Agronomist to provide high-level sales support within the territory.
• Develop and enhance relationships with customers and potential customers, either personally or through a designated seller.

Job description

STINE INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Job Description:

Stine Seed Company, a privately-held, growing national seed company, currently has an opening for an Independent Sales Representative covering Muskingum, Perry, and Guernsey counties 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.