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08/25/2015
Agronomy Sales Specialist
CHS Inc. - Northwest Ohio
CHS Aligned Solutions is partnering with a large member cooperative in Northwestern Ohio to fill an Agronomy Sales Specialist role due to a recent promotion.
Overview:
Seeking an Agronomy Sales Specialist who will focus their time on growing and building new and existing customers for seed and crop protection services. Approximately 70% of time will be spent doing on-farm calls and working with customers to best select the best choice for their fields.
Responsibilities:
• Create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing agronomy business.
• Spend a majority of time in the country working with farmers to earn business.
• Utilize Seed, Precision Farming Technology, Finance and other marketing tools to grow market share.
• Understand the business functions of employee team and assist the team in improving the efficiency and profitability of the location(s) assigned.
• Coordinate with fertilizer applicators and tanks on the spreading, spraying and delivery of bulk fertilizer to assure the cost effective use of equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective public relations through customer education and the promotion of new products.
• Assure that federal and state regulations pertaining to chemicals and fertilizers are observed and adhered to.
• Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• 4 year degree in Agronomy, Ag Econ, Ag Business, Ag Ed, Ag engineering, Soil or Weed Science. (Related job experience may substitute for education)
• Minimum of three years of experience in Agronomy with a strong agronomy knowledge and experience agronomy sales internships may count toward this requirement.
• Demonstrate strong communication / persuasive / business skills.
• Must be a proven self-starter with a driven work ethic 2-5 years additional experience in the following areas:
-Agronomy/seed experience
-Scouting/intern experience
-Plant worker experience
-Agricultural background
Additional Details:
This member cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits.
If assistance is required, please send email inquiry to Danielle.heeren@chsinc.com.
All interested applicants should apply online: http://chsmembercooperative.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=5963186
