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 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 Montana **!
Ag Partners is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual to become our next Agronomy Sales Representative in Glendive , MT .** 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 recommendations
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
Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through implementation of sales, marketing and consulting processes for products and services.
Evaluate current customer programs and develop sales and marketing plans and programs to meet complex business needs while growing the business.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls and improve efficiency and profitability.
Facilitate positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to create long-term repeat business.
Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing and technical skills.
Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions.
Provide training to staff and customers.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner. Service customer complaints and inquiries.
Lead sales projects and act as a mentor to less experienced sales staff.
Develop knowledge of multiple products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
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.
Contribute to operational initiatives and assist with related duties to maintain workflow and customer satisfaction
Training Provided:
Product Training
Sales Training
Computer Training on CRM Software
Minimum Qualifications (required)
High School diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred in Agriculture, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of Ag Retail agronomic experience to include: agronomic field work, 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 chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
