Outside Agronomic Sales Specialist

FS System; Sullivan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded pension

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

South Central FS, Inc. in Sullivan, IL is seeking a Crop Specialist to grow profitable sales within the assigned territory. This outside sales role emphasizes direct calls on new and existing customers, delivery of agronomic products, and strong service commitments.

Under Area Manager guidance, you will conduct cold calling, market analysis, and promote credit programs, Ag Finance, and crop insurance while meeting safety and licensing requirements and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum: College Degree.
• Requires strong understanding of on-farm production practices.
• Willingness to actively engage in training program and self-study.
• Persistence to have high sales call frequency with prospective accounts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consistent, direct sales calls on at least 20 prospective customers.
• Drive and deliver profitability sales growth.
• Obtain orders and/or contracts for FS products and services.
• Assist in implementing marketing plans and developing sales strategies.
• Provide value added agronomic products, services, and recommendations.
• Provide customer service using soil testing, crop scouting and other programs.
• Attend training meetings, school trainings, and seminars as assigned.
• Ensure credit worthiness of customers and quote prices/terms.
• Promote credit programs and Ag Finance, Precision Farming & Crop Insurance.
• Ensure accounts receivable aligns with credit policy.
• Work with credit department in collection of receivables.
• Maintain assigned vehicle; wear company uniform and present professionally.
• Travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules, EHS, OSHA and DOT policies.

Skills

College degree

On-farm production knowledge

Willingness to train

Sales call frequency

Education

College Degree

Job description

South Central FS, Inc. in Sullivan, IL is seeking a Crop Specialist to grow profitable sales within the assigned territory. This outside sales role emphasizes direct calls on new and existing customers, delivery of agronomic products, and strong service commitments.

Under Area Manager guidance, you will conduct cold calling, market analysis, and promote credit programs, Ag Finance, and crop insurance while meeting safety and licensing requirements and traveling as needed.