Sales Representative - Turf & Ornamental Sales

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Inman (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Sales Representative to build relationships with customers and identify agronomic solutions. You will present high-quality products to improve performance and ROI, while expanding into new markets.

The role requires live in the designated sales territory, with travel up to 25% and a focus on delivering outstanding service and growth. A driver’s license and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Master's optional).
• 1 year of related work experience is required.
• Sales experience, especially agriculture, is highly preferred.
• Recent graduates with internship experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Calls on regular and prospective customers to drive new business.
• Demonstrates products and provides essential information (availability, price, developments, trends).
• Answers questions about products, terms and durability.
• Completes sales contracts and records sales information.
• Collects receivables in a timely manner.
• Promotes products at trade shows and conferences.
• Maintains technical knowledge and works toward sales goals.
• Drives a company vehicle as required.
• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers.
• Other duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular attendance and policy compliance.

Skills

Certified Crop Advisor License

English communication

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Sales tools (CRM)

Job description

Who We Are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name \"Helena\". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.

Who We Are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name \"Helena\". We now have close to 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing, just to name a few.

About The Job

At Helena, our Sales Representatives serve on the front line between our business and our customers and are a key component to our success. Our Sales Representatives are tasked with building personal relationships with our customers to help them identify agronomic solutions and offer our high-quality products to help them enhance performance, increase productivity and maximize their return on investment.

Our sales team also seeks out new business to help us grow and expand into new markets to ensure Helena continues to remain a leader as one of the nation's foremost agronomic solutions providers. This position is bonus eligible and a company vehicle is also provided.

Candidates must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the designated sales territory.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Calls on regular and prospective customers to drive new business.


• Demonstrates products and provides essential information (i.e. product availability, price, new developments, market trends, etc.)


• Answers questions about products such as price, credit terms and durability.


• Completes sales contracts and forms and records sales information.


• Collects receivables in a timely manner.


• Promotes products at trade shows and conferences.


• Maintains a high level of technical expertise and strives to achieve the market's sales goals.


• Demonstrates working knowledge of company credit policy by regulating credit sales.


• Driving a company vehicle is required.


• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.


• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.


• Regular and reliable attendance is required.


• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred.


• One year of related work experience is required.


• Sales experience, especially agriculture, is highly preferred.


• Recent college graduates with intern experience will also be considered.

Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Crop Advisor License is preferred.


• Working knowledge of fertilizer formulating is preferred.


• Working knowledge of agricultural precision information technology is preferred.


• Travel by various means up to 25% of the time is required.


• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.


• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.


• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able