Senior Agronomy Sales Representative

CHS 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 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary


CHS has an exciting opportunity in Wiggins, CO. We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our growing agriculture organization to be a SeniorAgronomy Sales Representative. You will work with farmers, ranchers, and producers to promote the proper use of crop protection products plant food, seed and other services offered at the cooperative to area producers by making on-the-farm sales presentations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical aptitude and the ability to formulate fertilizer applications.



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 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.



Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings 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.



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