Sales Agronomist II - Mott, ND

Wilbur-Ellis; Mott (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

401(k) with employer contribution up 7

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in agriculture seeking a Sales Agronomist II to expand the customer base and strengthen relationships in the assigned territory. You’ll attract new customers, guide product selection based on agronomic needs, and help achieve sales goals.

Travel within the territory is required. You’ll apply herbicide and fertilizer knowledge, build partnerships with growers, and coordinate plans with the team while delivering exceptional service and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales/agronomy
• Proficient with computers and Windows applications
• Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)
• Developing working knowledge of local crops and market practices
• Agronomy or agribusiness degree required

Responsibilities

• Manage existing and attract new customers within the sales territory
• Assist customers in selecting and using products based on agronomic needs
• Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships
• Identify new key customers and support sales goals and growth
• Assist with territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Follow credit policies and manage risks for the company
• Coordinate an annual business plan to optimize growth and profitability
• Implement marketing and sales plans and network with industry representatives
• Be the primary customer contact for deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaints, and custom applications

Skills

Sales experience

Willingness to travel

Herbicides knowledge

Fertilizers knowledge

Proficient with computers

Education

Agronomy degree

Agribusiness degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Role Overview:

The Sales AgronomistIIwillbe responsible forem... attracting new customers within the sales territory, assistingcustomers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintainingand developing profitable customer relationships.

A Sample of WhatYou’llDo inthis Role:

• Manageexisting and attract new customers within the sales territory.

• Assistcustomers in selecting and using products based on agronomic needs.

• Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.

• Identifynew key customers, understand their businesses, determine their needs, and support the team in achievingsalesgoals andgrowth.

• Assistwithterritory budgeting, forecasting,and analysis.

• Follow credit policies andmanagerisksfor the company.

• Coordinatean annualbusiness plan thatoptimizesgrowth and profitability for theterritory andgainsthemanager’s approval.

• Implement marketing and sales plans;meet sales goals;andnetwork with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.

• Betheprimarycustomer contact for deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, bringing issues to management’s attention.

What You Bring tothe Role:

• 3+ yearsof experience

• Ability to work independently

• Willingness to travelthroughout the territory and to periodic sales meetings

• Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)

• Developing a working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices

• Proficient with computers,utilizingMicrosoftOfficeand Windows applications

• Agronomy/Agribusiness degree

What Makes Youa Great Fit:

• You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability toestablishrelationships with field personnel, peers, and customers

• YoudemonstrateexcellentEnglishwritten and oral communication skills

• You have a detail and accuracy orientation with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• You’rephysically able to endure outdoor climates, including hot orcold weatherextremes

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $52,400 - $69,880. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more informationregardingWilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

_ Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: _

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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