Regional Sales Agronomist

Regional Sales Agronomist

Position Objective:
Regional Sales Agronomist will add value through expertise and service to our patrons, enhancing the bottom line of the CFS Agronomy division.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Complete sales calls to maintain current business and expand CFS footprint

Pre call planning

Service

Follow up

Collaborative on-farm approach

Proficient in Central Advantage

Use our internal ag technology platform to make data-based recommendations for our patrons

Become an expert in Central Advantage philosophies and management recommendations

Develop and maintain agronomy expertise

Attend regular internal and external agronomy and sales trainings

Seek individual learning and development opportunities

Complete agronomy talent development program upon start

Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs, BMPs, Credit Policy and other initiatives

Continually seek and pursue growth of all agronomy products and services

Build and maintain relationships with growers through service and expertise

Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations

Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance

Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision

Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management, could include agronomy operations

Requirements:

Desired skills and competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative approach to grower service

Works well in a change environment

Positive attitude

Service mindset

Licensing, Certification and

Qualification:

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with haz-mat endorsement, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

Working Environment: 75% of time spent customers facing, 25% preparation and continuing education. Customer facing time will vary between office, field and remote locations.

Physical Demands:
Able to get in and out of farm equipment, lift 50 lbs.

CFS Offers an excellent benefit package:

Health- with company HSA contribution, Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid

Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)

Matching 401(k) Plan

Clothing and Boot program

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer