Sales Agronomist

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Role Overview :

The Sales Agronomist III will be responsible for managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory, assisting customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and maintaining and developing profitable customer relationships.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in t his Role:

M anag e existing and attract new customers within the sales territory .Assist customers in selecting and using products based on agronomic needs .Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships .Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and drive the team to achiev e sales territory goals and growth .Manage territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis .F ollow credit policies and manag e risk for the company .Lead

the annual business plan t o optimize growth and profitability for the territory .Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities .Be the primary customer contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications .Lead and mentor team members, review the work of others, and provide constructive feedback .What You Bring to t he Role:5+ years of experience

Ability to influence sales management to adopt new ideas , practices, and approaches

Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices

Provide clear direction and motivate others

Excellent presentation skills

Proficient in working with MS Office SuiteW ork independently with general oversight

Agronomy/Agribusiness d egree

What Makes You a Great Fit:

You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills , a positive attitude , and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers

You have excellent English written and oral communication skills

You’re comfortable in front of small and large groups and have the ability to lead and influence

You are detail-oriented and accuracy-oriented, with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

You’re o pen to new ideas and are not afraid to challenge the norm to help find better solution sCompensation and Benefits:

In addition to salary, t his position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits:  note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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