Independent Sales Representative- Southeast Minnesota

Stine Seed Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stine Seed Company is seeking an Independent Sales Representative to cover Le Sueur, Scott, Waseca, Rice, and Steele counties in Minnesota. You will act as the primary ambassador for the Stine brand, building relationships with growers and dealers while delivering agronomic insights and sales programs.

You will develop technical knowledge of seed products, manage existing accounts, recruit new ones, and collaborate with the Regional Sales Agronomist to provide strong sales support within the

Qualifications

• Three or more years of agricultural experience, including agronomy, crop production, or seed sales.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven sales techniques and negotiation skills.
• Experience in dealer development and retention.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary ambassador of the Stine brand within the assigned territory.
• Develop agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine products for the territory.
• Manage existing accounts and recruit new accounts to increase sales.
• Implement sales programs and policies to meet district sales goals.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Agronomist to provide sales support.
• Build and maintain relationships with growers within the territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Account management

Sales techniques

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 Le Sueur, Scott, Waseca, Rice, and Steele 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 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.**Interested in joining our Team? Submit your application by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.**