Nursery Sales Rep - Birmingham, AL

Simplot Company; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced agricultural sales professional to grow existing accounts and identify new opportunities. You will provide customers with price quotations, coordinate with Operations for forecasting and inventory, and maintain strong relationships across multiple market segments.

A degree in agronomy or related field plus 3+ years in Specialty Ag sales, plus excellent communication and organization, are preferred; occasional long hours may be

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in Specialty Ag sales or service or equivalent
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Dependable with a consistent record of timeliness
• Ability to take directions and work cooperatively

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with customers to identify product solutions and agronomic opportunities.
• Manage and grow customer accounts across multiple market segments.
• Collaborate with Operations team to support forecasting and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and directives, including training, expense management, and fleet vehicle guidelines.
• Support state and county bid processes.
• Maintain accurate Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) reporting in accordance with state regulations.
• Work collaboratively with other sales representatives to share market insights and customer intelligence.
• Coordinate with credit department and location administration to ensure timely customer payments and account health.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Critical Thinking

Organization

Reliability

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree (Agronomy)

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role promotes and sells company products to existing accounts through direct customer contacts within assigned geographicregion. Provides customers with price quotations and informationregardingdelivery and service.Identifiesprospective customers anddevelopsnew accounts. Compiles information on competitors’ products and sales practices. Independently plans and organizes work, schedules sales calls, andsubmitsreports of sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with customers to identify product solutions and agronomic opportunities.


• Manage and grow customer accounts across multiple market segments.


• Collaborate with Operations team to support forecasting and inventory management.


• Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and directives, including training, expense management, and fleet vehicle guidelines.


• Support state and county bid processes.


• Maintain accurate Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)reporting in accordance with state regulations


• Work collaboratively with other sales representatives to share market insights and customer intelligence.


• Coordinate with credit department and location administration to ensure timely customer payments and account health.

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Typical Education

Associate's degree(A.A. or equivalent), preferably an Agronomy based degree (Turf Management, Horticulture, Soil Science, or Plant Pathology). Combination of education and/or experience will be considered for this position

• 3+ years related experience and/or trainingin Specialty Ag sales or service, or as a Golf Course Assistant or Superintendent, or production nursery work


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities


• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships


• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail


• Dependable with a consistent record of timeliness


• Ability to take directions and work cooperatively

Required Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License


• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs


• Must be willing and able to work Ag industry hours as needs dictate, which may include long days, weekends, holidays


• State certifications as necessary
  
  
  • OR/WA – Research & Development Certificate
  
  
  • CA – PCS License
  
  

Other Information

Job Requisition ID:27222

Travel Required:

Location(s):T&H Retail - Birmingham AL

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.