Ag Sales Trainee II - Manteca, CA

Investing in you to grow with a 100‑year‑old, family‑owned leader in agriculture. Wilbur‑Ellis values skill development, competitive compensation, and a supportive people‑first culture.

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 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. Eligibility for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur‑Ellis employee benefits:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. Wilbur‑Ellis is committed to an inclusive environment and to providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential.