Sales Support Specialist - Three Rivers FS - Elkader, IA

Company:
Three Rivers FS Company

City:
Elkader

State: IA

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability of the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and the greater good.

The purpose of this position is to help maximize profitable sales of assigned products, programs, and services. Work closely with sales staff to establish sales opportunities and long-term relationships. Ensure customers receive products and are invoiced in a timely, efficient manner.

Assist Agronomists with agronomic plans, order and data entry.

Perform billing functions, including making blend tickets and invoicing customers.

Assistinmaintaininga perpetual inventory of all products.

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Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales methods, costs, and results.

Have awareness of customer programs to meet growers’ needs (i.e., Agri-Finance).

Complete sales and contact management reports on key accounts.

Attain and maintain all skills required for the position.

Support staff in assigned project-basedwork.

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Normally requires a 2-year degree in Agriculture or equivalent of 2 years or more of related work experience in the agronomy industry.

Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, skill development and willingness to train.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and have the ability to travel independently and overnight.

Ability to work extended hours and on call as business conditions warrant.

Occasionally exposed or required:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Our benefits packages are designed to support every aspect of our employees’ well‑being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more. We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

United States:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

* The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

** Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

Canada:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

* Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type