What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Salesperson position at New Vision Co-op?
Description
With roots reaching back to 1901, New Vision Co-op serves more than 2,000 member-owners from 18 different locations, providing products and services focused on feed, grain, and agronomy. New Vision offers limitless opportunities for passionate individuals looking to unlock a deeper value for the future of agriculture and our communities. Our growing company is in search for new talent for the role of Agronomy Salesperson.
Summary: Promote the proper use of crop protection products, plant food, seed and other services offered at New Vision Co-op to area producers by building customer relationships that help grow agronomy sales for New Vision Co-op.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.
- Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
- Provides outstanding and courteous customer service.
- Develops annual farmer/customer programs that include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, timely and accurate application, field monitoring as needed, record keeping, and follow-up calls.
- Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, and executes individual customer sales strategies.
- Executes sales calls with regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.
- Adheres to New Vision’s pricing policies and credit terms.
- Interprets soil sample results and makes fertilizer application recommendations.
- Services customer’s agronomic needs
- Prepares reports as requested by the Agronomy Department Manager
- Expected to help in agronomy operations during the busy spring and fall seasons.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The ability to organize and carry-out sales plans and strategies by performing one on one successful selling techniques with agricultural crops producers.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking, organizational skills
- Valid CDL with required endorsements
Why New Vision?
Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.