Gpac is partnered with a member owned cooperative that is seeking an experienced Sales Agronomist for one of their most profitable locations! This position has a lot of growth opportunity and is on the higher end of the pay scale for this type of role!

The Sales Agronomist position will be responsible for seed, fertilizer and chemical sales. The successful candidate will be able to form strong relationships, provide tremendous customer service, and build business in their designated area. Our client is seeking a driven individual with a proven sales record.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts sales calls to promote and coordinate the profitable sale of crop nutrients, seed, crop protection, precision ag, and services as well as other products offered to satisfy customer needs.
• Grow and maintain business with area producers. Work with sales manager and location manager to designate areas that need more assistance.
• Develop a strong working relationship with location manager and agronomy team to maximize customer service and teamwork.
• Examines results of crop production studies to discover and enhance characteristics such as yield, quality, adaptation to specific soils or climates, and resistance to diseases and pests.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of and enforces the cooperative’s credit policy.
• Develop subject matter expertise on assigned products and\or services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proven ability to delivery exceptional customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Sales experience
• CCA preferred

Benefits:

• retirement
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Only applications submitted with resumes will be considered. If you have questions about this or want to learn about ag opportunities please contact Endya Reichelt at 605-705-3351 or email endya.reichelt@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.