Senior Agronomy Sales Representative

Jobtailor; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a results-driven sales professional to develop supplier relationships, forecast supply requirements, and manage P&L for an assigned territory. You will build long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, prepare contracts, and lead sales and marketing programs while collaborating with CHS divisions to expand the enterprise.

Responsibilities include expanding sales, cross-selling product lines, and using the CHS sales cycle while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or GED required.
• 4+ years of sales, business development, business operations or related experience.
• Outside sales experience including presentations, persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in agriculture, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier relationships and advise on supply economics and regional strategies.
• Forecast monthly and annual supply requirements.
• Manage profit and loss for an assigned territory.
• Increase sales and margins through prospecting and sales programs.
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals.
• Create and execute sales and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with CHS divisions to grow the enterprise.
• Cross-sell multiple product lines and increase customer share of wallet.
• Apply the CHS sales cycle and provide consulting services.
• Influence effective product placement.
• Maintain safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Sales

Relationship Building

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Independent Work

Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Develop supplier relationships and advise on supply economics and regional strategies


• Forecast monthly and annual supply requirements


• Manage profit and loss for an assigned territory


• Increase sales and margins through prospecting and sales programs


• Build long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, vendors, and internal teams


• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals


• Create and execute sales and marketing strategies


• Collaborate with CHS divisions to grow the enterprise


• Cross-sell multiple product lines and increase customer share of wallet


• Apply the CHS sales cycle and provide consulting services


• Influence effective product placement


• Maintain safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations


• Identify and communicate workplace hazards


• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or GED


• 4+ years of sales, business development, business operations or related experience


• Agronomy sales experience preferred


• Bachelor's degree preferred in agriculture, business, or related field


• Outside sales experience including presentations, persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
  
• Required pre-employment screenings may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development, with a strong focus on building supplier relationships and executing effective sales strategies. Proficient in forecasting supply requirements and managing profit and loss while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales Strategy Development


• Supplier Relationship Management


• Forecasting Supply Requirements


• Outside Sales Experience


• Excellent Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Sales Presentations


• Contract Preparation


• Proposal Development


• Profit and Loss Management


• Sales Cycle Application


• Agronomy Sales Experience


• Persuasive Negotiation Skills


• Conflict Resolution


• Customer Service


• MS Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building


• Independent Work


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Agriculture


• Supply Economics


• Sales Programs


• Safety Policies


• Workplace Hazards