Sales Agronomist Trainee

Crystal-Valley-Cooperative-1; Okabena (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k - 6% Company Match

Yearly Profit Sharing

Company Paid CDL & Endorsements

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Disability Plans

Wellness & Mental Health Programs

Job summary

Crystal Valley Cooperative in Jackson, MN offers a full-time trainee role in agronomy sales. You will learn from veteran staff and supplier reps, gaining exposure to crop inputs, precision ag services, and operations, with a plan to advance to a permanent territory.

The program focuses on understanding customer needs, product knowledge, and building professional skills in a supportive environment. Competitive compensation and strong benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited related program; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Willingness to pursue CCA certification.
• Ability to understand customers' problems and propose best-fit solutions.
• Agricultural background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in value creation and customer acquisition strategies.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships in the Jackson, MN area.
• Learn agronomy sales processes and product knowledge.
• Support professional development through hands-on territory learning.

Skills

Customer needs analysis

Relationship building

Communication skills

Field sales aptitude

Willingness to obtain CCA

Education

Graduation from related program

Tools

CDL & Endorsements

Job description

Full Time Sales Jackson, MN, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

This position will learn from our industry-leading veteran Agronomy Sales staff and supplier representatives to work toward understanding the agronomy sales business before being placed in a permanent territory. Understanding Crystal Valley’s business, crop input products, precision ag services and operations will be the focus of the time spent in our trainee program.

Pay Range:

$50,000-$65,000/annually

• 401k - 6% Company Match
• Yearly Profit Sharing
• Company Paid CDL & Endorsements
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Disability Plans
• Company Paid Wellness & Mental Health Programs

Five Key Roles:

• Value Creation
• Customer Acquisition and Concentration
• Customer Relationships
• Professional Development

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited related program. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Desire to obtain CCA Certification
• Demonstrated experience understating customers' unique problems and determining the best fit for their needs
• Agricultural background desirable

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, meet the driver qualification standards established by the self-insured group in which the cooperative is a member and comply with Crystal Valley’s drug and alcohol policy.

About Us:

Be part of an organization that helps feed the world! If you possess the following attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!

• Commitment to doing what's right
• Solid work ethic
• Strong sense of ownership
• Passion for excellence
• Genuine respect for others

Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 200 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota. Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.