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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development within the agriculture sector, focusing on crop protection, nutrients, and seed products. Proficient in building relationships, executing sales strategies, and managing profit and loss for assigned territories.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales ExperienceAgronomy Sales ExperienceStrong Mathematical AptitudeExcellent Communication SkillsProficient in MS Office Suite
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sales PresentationsFertilizer ApplicationsChemical ApplicationsSales ForecastingProfit and Loss ManagementCustomer ServiceNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionSales Cycle ApplicationInnovative Sales Strategies
Soft Skills
Proactive ApproachRelationship BuildingPersuasive CommunicationIndependent WorkCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
MS Office SuiteExcelWordPowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's LicensePre-Employment Screenings
Industry Keywords
AgricultureCrop ProtectionCrop NutrientsSeed ProductsSupply EconomicsSales ProgramsSafety CultureOrganizational ChangeCustomer Share of WalletCHS Sales Cycle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Engage directly with farmers, ranchers, and producers to present crop protection, crop nutrients, seed products, and other services
- 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 by prospecting new customers and executing sales programs
- Build long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals
- Create and execute innovative sales and marketing strategies
- Collaborate with other CHS divisions to grow the CHS 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
- Lead initiatives to manage organizational change
- Adopt and integrate new technologies to drive innovation
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture; follow safety policies and communicate workplace hazards
- Perform other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma and/or GED
- 4+ years of sales, business development, business operations or related experience
- Strong mathematical aptitude
- Ability to formulate precise fertilizer and chemical applications
- Proactive approach to sales and customer service
- Outside sales experience including presentations, persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Must pass pre-employment screenings if required, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks
- Agronomy sales experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or related field preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Health and dependent care spending accounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Profit sharing
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Product training
- CHS Sales Training
- National Sales certification available
- Computer training on CRM software
- Bonus, incentives and commissions may be included depending on position
