Agronomy Sales Representative
Geraldine, MT 
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Posted 79 months ago
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Job Description
Posting Title
Agronomy Sales Representative

Job Posting
CHS / Big Sky Coop has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations Retail Division! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our growing agriculture organization. You will be an Agronomy Sales Representative, working with farmers, ranchers, and producers. You will promote the proper use of crop protection products, plant food, seed and other services offered at the cooperative to area producers by making on-the-farm sales presentations. You must have a good mathematical aptitude and be able to formulate fertilizer applications.

You Will:
  • Create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing agronomy business.
  • Spend a majority of time in the country working with farmers to earn business.
  • Utilize seed, Precision Farming technology, finance, and other marketing tools to grow market share.
  • Understand the business functions of the employee team and assists the team in improving the efficiency and profitability of the location(s) assigned.
  • Coordinate with custom applicators and tanks on the spreading, spraying, and delivery of bulk fertilizer to assure the cost effective use of equipment.
  • Establish and maintain effective public relations through customer education and the promotion of new products.
  • Ensure that federal and state regulations pertaining to chemicals and fertilizers are observed and adhered to.
  • Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
  • Work extended hour's in-season to meet business demands.
Basic Qualifications (required):
  • Associate's Degree
  • 1-3 years additional Agronomy/seed experience, OR Scouting/intern experience, OR Plant worker experience, OR Agricultural background
  • Extensive knowledge of agronomy
  • Ability to provide cost effective services for co-op patrons
  • Ability to work extended hours in-season
  • Good mathematical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications (desired):
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience spraying chemicals


Auto req ID
10605BR

 
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation , 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance. This position will have opportunity for growth.

CHS is a diversified Fortune 100 company providing essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers. CHS is a cooperative system owned by farmers, ranchers and their local cooperatives from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and from Canada to Texas. CHS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Minority, Female, Veteran, Disability, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation employer.

Minimum Years of Experience Required
1

City
Geraldine

State/Province
Montana

Minimum Education Required
Associate

Employment Status
ACTIVE FULL TIME

Career Type
Agronomy, Customer Service, Sales / Business Development


CHS is a diversified Fortune 100 company providing essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers. CHS is a cooperative system owned by farmers, ranchers and their local cooperatives from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and from the Canadian border to Texas. CHS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Minority, Female, Veteran, and Disability employer.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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