Outside Sales Representative

Jobtome; Denison Township (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness programs

401(k)

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Specialist for Cenex® branded products in the Denison, IA area. The role requires independent decision-making, strong communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

The successful candidate will reside in Denison, IA or Carroll, IA and has growth potential within CHS. Responsibilities include increasing sales, developing new markets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing consultative services to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency and 2+ years in sales or business operations.
• Outside sales experience and strong negotiation skills are preferred for growth-focused roles.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales and profitability through Cenex products and services.
• Develop new customer markets and support existing programs.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders professionally.
• Collaborate across sales, marketing, distribution, and operations.
• Provide consultative services and prepare sales proposals.
• Train co-op staff and customers; handle inquiries and complaints.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is looking for an Outside Sales Specialist for our Cenex® branded products in the Dennison, IA area. You must be able to make decisions, work independently and in a team environment. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written and proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS.

The successful candidate will live in the Denison, IA or Carrol, IA area.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales and profitability for the cooperative through implementation of sales, marketing, and consulting processes for Cenex® products and cooperative services.
• Implement and support current customer programs. Develop new customers markets with sales growth.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff, and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls.
• Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing, and technical skills.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
• Provide training to co-op staff and customers.
• Service customer complaints and inquiries.
• Use CRM to account for results and customer communications.
• Manage and complete special projects for the local co-op and customers.
• Develop knowledge of multiple energy products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain and promote a strong collaborative, positive, safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Training Provided by CHS: Product Training, CHS Sales Training, National Certification available, Computer Training on CRM Software

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 2+ years of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of outside sales experience
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Previous outside sales experience to include presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently.
• Petroleum, Refined Fuels, or Lubricant experience
• Experience developing marketing plans, calculating margins, and profit
• Mechanical understanding of equipment
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending on the position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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