Offer summary

Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent experience in agriculture or related field., 1-5 years of experience in the agricultural industry., Valid driver's license is required., Certified Crop Advisor certification must be obtained within the employment timeframe..

Key responsibilities:

Maintain and expand sales territory by establishing and executing a sales strategy.

Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.

Prepare action plans, proposals, and sales contracts while following up on leads and referrals.

Evaluate farm nutrient levels and monitor plant responses to develop nutrient management strategies.

Job description

This position is responsible for maintaining and expanding a sales territory. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Agronomist establishes and executes a sales strategy, which maintains and grows client relationships within the Ohio territory.

Essential Job Functions

Present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients
Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
Prepares credit paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.
Identify and resolve client complaints.
Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to complete sales.
Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
Perform random soil sampling of each field within the territory every 3 to 4 years and prepare for analysis.
In order to evaluate the nutrient management program, monitor plant response to nutrient application on a regular basis.
Evaluate farm nutrient levels from soils, plants, and manures and integrate into a nutrient management strategy.
Stay abreast of current agronomic and pesticide information through meetings and publications.
Acquire Certified Crop Advisor certification
Assist where needed.