Seed Advisor

Beck's-Hybrid; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Corporate discounts

Company Christmas Party

Free lunch

Merchandise allowance

Job summary

Beck's Seeds in Tiffin, OH is seeking a Seed Advisor to drive sales growth by recruiting and developing dealers and leading a dealer network across Northern Ohio counties including Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Wood, Hancock, Seneca, Erie, Shelby, Allen and Auglaize. You will coach dealers, master Seed IQ systems, and align with Beck’s growth objectives.

The role requires five years of customer-facing agriculture experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work with internal teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics, Marketing or Sales, or 5 years sales experience.
• CCA preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Proactively grow network of contacts for dealer and customer prospects.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and develop dealer candidates aligned with Beck’s growth objectives.
• Coach/develop dealers to independently lead customer relationships, deliver exceptional service/operations and expand market share.
• Use Seed IQ in the sales process to engage in differentiated conversations with customers, prospects, dealers and dealer prospects.
• Promote, educate, and lead dealers to master SeedIQ.
• Become knowledgeable on all Seed IQ systems.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Leadership

Recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy/Ag Economics/Marketing/Sales

CCA preferred

Valid driver’s license

Tools

SeedIQ

Beck's software systems

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Tiffin, OH, Tiffin, OH, US 1 Attachments

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2363

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 responsible for driving sales growth by being a Master Recruiter, Leader of Dealers, and Master of Beck’s SeedIQ systems to have differentiated sales conversations. Additionally, this position is expected to promote and support the company vision, policies, programs and products by setting clear expectations and coaching the dealer team to meet such expectations.

This position will serve the marketing territory of Northern Ohio, which would focus on Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Wood, Hancock, Seneca, Erie, Shelby, Allen, and Auglaizecounties. Seed experience is preferred, but at least 5 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

Master Recruiter

• Proactively grow network of contacts for dealer and customer prospects.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and develop dealer candidates aligned with Beck’s growth objectives.
• Utilize Beck’s personnel to assist in relationship development, interviews, problem solving and/or negotiate as needed to assist in the dealer recruitment and hiring efforts.

Leader of Dealers

• Establish clear sales growth expectations, performance objectives, and operational standards while providing accountability, coaching, and leadership to drive sales growth.
• Coach/develop dealers to independently lead customer relationships, deliver exceptional service/operations and expand market share.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support dealership operations including licensing, account management, inventory coordination, distribution, customer issue resolution, and adherence to year end Best Management Practices.

Master of Beck’s Seed IQ systems

• Use Seed IQ in the sales process to engage in differentiated conversations with customers, prospects, dealers and dealer prospects.
• Promote, educate, and lead dealers to master SeedIQ
• Become knowledgeable on all Seed IQ systems

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

1.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.

2.Technical knowledge:

• Proficiency with relevant computer and software skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenProven sales, negotiation and management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve agronomic challenges
• Chauffeur License or equivalent is required
• Learn and master Beck's SeedIQ systems

3.Experience:

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

4. 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

** 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.