Sales Agronomist II - Mott, ND

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matching

medical

dental

vision

paid vacation

work-life balance

retirement plan participation

employer contribution of up to 7% into

401(k) matching

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC is seeking a Sales Agronomist II to manage a sales territory, attract new customers, and advise on product selection based on agronomic needs.

You will build profitable customer relationships, participate in budgeting and planning, and support marketing and sales initiatives while traveling across the territory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales/agribusiness.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Willingness to travel across the territory and attend meetings.
• Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid).
• Developing working knowledge of local crops and market practices.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office tools.

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 growth and planning.
• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Agronomy/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 Agronomist II will be responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assisting customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintaining and developing profitable customer relationships.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role

• 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, understand their businesses, determine their needs, and support the team in achieving 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 that optimizes growth and profitability for the territory and gains the manager’s approval.
• Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
• Be the primary customer contact for deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, bringing issues to management's attention.

What You Bring to the Role

• 3+ years of experience
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel throughout 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, utilizing Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• Agronomy/Agribusiness degree

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
• You demonstrate excellent English written and oral communication skills
• You have a detail and accuracy orientation with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• You’re physically able to endure outdoor climates, including hot or cold weather extremes

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 information regarding Wilbur-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.

• annual discretionary bonus
• vacation
• holidays
• health
• dental
• vision
• mental health
• retirement plan participation
• employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k)

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 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.

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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Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

• 401(K) matching
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid vacation
• work-life balance
• more

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development

When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares

We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.