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Agronomy Sales

Agronomy Sales

Position available in Eastern Custer County

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: Playing a role in maintaining the company’s current market share, as well as driving the company’s growth in agronomic sales and services. They will partner with current customers as well as cultivate new opportunities with prospective accounts. Other duties may include plant operations. This position will report to the VP of Sales.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following and others may be assigned)

  • Responsible for consulting with producers and making appropriate recommendations of crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, specialty products and precision ag. related services.
  • Responsible for growth of new business while maintaining current sales, service, and relationship with current customer base.
  • Collaborate and communicate with VP Sales, other Sales Agronomists, and Location Managers to increase knowledge, develop sales, marketing, manage customer relationships and increase profits in assigned sales area.
  • Keep organized and detailed records regarding customers and associated field plans.
  • Placing advanced product trials as a key learning mechanism for learning new products and services.
  • Assist in creating and processing blend sheets.
  • Implement the 4R Principles of nutrient stewardship using the latest technology utilizing precision agronomy and data analysis.
  • Assist in coordinating logistics and operations of custom application equipment and product deliveries.
  • Aids in maintaining inventory levels and quality of inventory.
  • Responsible for the development and execution of agronomy marketing program for location.
  • Responsible for maintaining high customer satisfaction by handling complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Oversee and assist with soil and tissue sample collection process.
  • Responsible for field scouting services for customer base.
  • Ensure proper and timely billing procedures are followed by assisting with office operations.
  • Maintain and promote a safe work environment by following the cooperative policies.
  • Administers and controls credit within the associations established credit policy
  • Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the Cooperative and a favorable image of the Cooperative
  • Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Ag related field and minimum 3 years of experience with proven results in agronomy sales, or equivalent years of experience with proven results in agronomy sales.
  • Skills necessary include ability to work well independently, proficient use of basic sales processes, time management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid work ethic, and genuine passion for agronomy, farming and helping other to succeed

Competitive wages with robust benefit package offered including:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan-Regular and Roth, Lifetime Income Benefit Plan (RetireMint Plan), Variable Pay Plan, AFLAC supplemental insurance policies, FSA, HSA, company provided term life and long-term disability insurance, PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, major sick leave, annual clothing-safety-wellness benefit, paid bereavement leave, paid maternity benefit, employee discounts,

Locations in Albion, Amherst, Anselmo, Arnold, Bartlett, Callaway, Cedar Rapids, Cozad, Eustis, Farnam, Gothenburg, Greeley, Lexington, Merna, North Loup, Ord, Spalding, Stapleton, Sumner, and Westerville.

Country Partners Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer

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