Partner with customers to achieve retail sales goals and execute sales.
Identify opportunities to provide consultative services for businesses and customers.
Utilize fundamental sales principles and practices, as well as acquiring product, customer, industry, and company infrastructure knowledge applicable to improving sales, marketing, and consulting skills.
Act on opportunities or pass them on to more experienced staff members and shadow the process.
Develop customer lists to include current and prospective customers.
Call on current and prospective customers, focusing on representing the assigned co-op, building relationships, and promoting CHS products.
Prepare basic, and assist with moderate to complex, bids and proposals.
Develop or participate in the development of straightforward customer presentations.
Obtain information on market and industry trends, competitors, and sales programs.
Build customer relationships by providing proactive service through identifying customer needs and responding promptly.
Build working knowledge of various products.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

High School diploma and/or GED
Knowledge of sales, business development, business operations or related experience
Agronomy sales experience preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred in agriculture, business, or related field
Outside sales experience to include presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Agronomy Sales Representative, Associate

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