Independent Sales Representative- North Central Indiana

Indiana Ag Connection; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stine Seed Company is seeking an Independent Sales Representative for North Central Indiana, covering Marshall, Starke, St. Joseph, and Kosciusko counties.

You will be the primary ambassador of the Stine brand and responsible for developing agronomic knowledge, managing accounts, and recruiting new customers within the territory. Collaborate with the Regional Sales Agronomist to provide sales support, implement programs, and strengthen grower partnerships.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of agricultural experience, including agronomy, crop production or seed sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven sales techniques and negotiation skills.
• Ability to overcome obstacles in a competitive market.
• Experience in dealer development and retention.

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 and recruit new accounts to increase sales.
• Communicate and implement Stine sales programs and policies within the territory to reach sales goals for the district.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Agronomist to provide high-level sales support.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers and potential customers, directly or through a designated seller.

Skills

Ag experience

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Dealer development

Initiative

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 in North Central Indiana covering Marshall, Starke, St. Joseph, and Kosciusko counties. 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 demonstrate 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.**Interested in joining our Team? Submit your application by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.**