Senior Agronomy Sales Representative

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Carrollton, IL, is seeking a Senior Agronomy Sales Representative to engage directly with farmers, ranchers, and producers, presenting our crop protection, crop nutrients, seed products and services to drive on-farm sales.

The role requires strong sales capabilities, agronomy knowledge, and the ability to develop long-term relationships within the local supplier network. Training provided; base wage plus incentives, with comprehensive benefits and a national scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of sales, business development, or related experience.
• Agronomy sales experience preferred; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Outside sales experience including presentations and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with suppliers to advise and develop supply economics and strategies in region.
• Forecast supply requirements by month and year.
• Manage P&L for an assigned territory.
• Increase sales and margins by prospecting new customers and executing sales programs.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals to ensure successful transactions.
• Collaborate with other CHS divisions to leverage business relationships and grow CHS enterprise.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies.

Skills

Sales experience

Agronomy knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

# Senior Agronomy Sales RepresentativeBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from CHS In...Send to FriendCHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. **Summary** **Join Our Team in Illinois !** CHS is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual to become our next **Senior****Agronomy Sales Representative** in **Carrollton, IL .** If you’re a motivated self-starter with a passion for agriculture, this is your chance to shine! In this role, you’ll engage directly with farmers, ranchers, and producers, showcasing the benefits of our crop protection, crop nutrients, seed products, and other essential services. Your mission? To make impactful on-the-farm sales presentations that drive success for our local producers. **What We’re Looking For:** * A strong mathematical aptitude* The ability to formulate precise fertilizer and chemical applications* A proactive approach to sales and customer service* Leading initiatives to manage organizational change effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption* Actively adopting and integrating cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the agricultural community, we want to hear from you! **Responsibilities** * Develop relationships with suppliers to assist, advise, and develop supply economics and strategies in region.* Forecast supply requirements by month and annual basis.* Manage P and L for an assigned territory.* Increase sales and margins by prospecting new customers and executing sales programs.* Facilitate positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to create long-term, repeat business.* Build and maintain positive working relationships with current and potential customers, vendors, and internal teams.* Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals to ensure successful transactions.* Create, develop, and execute innovative sales and marketing strategies that capture maximum value.* Collaborate with other CHS divisions to leverage business relationships, growing the CHS enterprise.* Demonstrate effective cross-selling success achieving progressive customer share of wallet for multiple product lines.* Apply CHS sales cycle leading to specific targeted results; provide consulting services to build on core selling skills.* Proficiently finds ways to influence effective product placement.* Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.* Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.* Training Provided: Product training, CHS Sales Training, National Sales certification available, Computer Training on CRM Software **Minimum Qualifications (required)** * High School diploma and/or GED* 4+ years of sales, business development, business operations or related experience **Additional Qualifications** * Agronomy sales experience preferred* Bachelor's degree is preferred in agriculture, business, or related field* Outside sales experience to include presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal* Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Valid driver's license with clean driving record* Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION