Ag Sales Trainee II - Manteca, CA

Role Overview

The Sales Trainee is a development role focused on building the foundational skills required to become a licensed Pest Control Consultant and successfully manage a sales territory. Through hands‑on experience working with field sales teams and branch leadership, this role develops the necessary agronomic knowledge, customer relationship skills, and sales capabilities to progress into a Field Sales Representative position.

• Become proficient in all aspects of the retail agriculture supply business and crop production.
• Assist field sales staff with customer service and day‑to‑day support activities.
• Build product and market knowledge to enhance credibility with growers.
• Support growers with agronomic insights and decision‑making.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to build technical and sales expertise.
• Maintain a professional image in all customer and internal interactions.
• Develop strong working relationships with peers, leadership, and cross‑functional teams.

• Ability to obtain a Pest Control Consultant license (expected within a defined training period).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related field (preferred).

• You’re eager to learn and grow into a field sales career in agriculture.
• You enjoy working directly with customers and building relationships.
• You have strong communication skills and collaborate effectively with others.
• You’re organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• You demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and customer service.

• Base compensation ranges from $70,304 to $80,000, varying by location, skills, and experience.
• This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Benefits information:

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

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