Seed Advisor

Beck's Hybrids; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k plan match and pension plan

Paid time off and corporate discounts

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Seeds Advisor in Bloomington, IL. In this role, you will manage dealer relationships, drive sales, and promote the Beck's Experience in North Central Illinois. You’ll rely on your sales expertise and knowledge in agronomy to assist farmers and enhance market share. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and several years of customer-facing experience in agriculture are required. Join a family-oriented culture with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Proficiency with relevant computer and software skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with assigned dealers and general customers.
• Recruit and hire quality dealers.
• Develop strategic plans and goals for assigned dealers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics, Marketing, Sales

Five years sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Bloomington, IL, US

We’re leaders. Innovators. Perfectionists. Constantly improving our products and practices, with our customers always at the forefront of everything we do. We’re the largest family‑owned, retail seed company in the country and we’re looking for qualified leaders like you to help us grow. When you join Beck’s, you join a family. And it’s what we do together that sets us apart.

Are you a natural leader who’s passionate about helping farmers? Are you a team player who thrives on collective success? If so, then this is the role for you. As a Beck’s Seed Advisor, you’ll be provided with the tools and resources you need to serve as the link between our customers and our products. You will help grow our market share, attract new dealers and customers, and promote our added value programs at major company events and functions. But it doesn’t end there. You’ll also be responsible for promoting the “Beck’s Experience” while maintaining the integrity of our brand, our family, and everything we stand for.

This position will serve the marketing territory of North Central, IL which would primarily focus on McLean County. Seed experience is preferred, but at least 3 years of customer facing experience in agriculture is required.

As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full‑time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:

• Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
• Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two-Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations:
  • Communicate regularly with assigned dealers and general customers
  • Define expectations and responsibilities for dealers
  • Hold dealers accountable for meeting or exceeding expectations and responsibilities
  • Provide feedback to Area Team Leader
• Dealer recruitment:
  • Identify areas that do not have adequate dealer representation
  • Identify, recruit and hire quality dealers
• Dealer development and dealer management:
  • Listen and ask questions of assigned dealers and their customers
  • Stay positive
  • Encourage collaboration and teamwork across the dealer network
  • Develop strategic plans and goals for assigned dealers
• To retain and grow sales and build customer relationships
• To develop personally via continuing education and training:
  • Deliver tough messages to dealers when needed
  • Reward performance and teamwork
  • Ensure the dealer network within the specific area is healthy and productive
  • Work closely with appropriate team members to coordinate aspects of individual dealerships to include, but not limited to, licensing, collection of accounts, troubleshooting calls, orders, inventory and distribution
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Area Team Leader, Regional Business Manager or the Director of Sales and Marketing

Job Requirements

Education and training:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics, Marketing, Sales or five (5) years sales experience or demonstrated seed sales success
• CCA preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile policy
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Technical knowledge:

• Proficiency with relevant computer and software skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven sales, negotiation and management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve agronomic challenges
• Chauffeur License or equivalent is required

Experience:

• Prior experience in management preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives
• Five years sales and agronomic experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted

Drug test and background check: In an effort to provide a safer, drug‑free workplace for employees, all full‑time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre‑employment screenings.