Agronomy Sales Advisor

Agronomy Sales Advisor at Innovative Ag Services

We are looking for a passionate sales advisor to help drive volume sales and margin growth for Innovative Ag Services. The role focuses on selling crop protection, plant food, seed, and agronomy programs and services.

To increase volume sales and margin growth by actively selling products and services for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.

• Promote sales of all IAS products and programs with emphasis on crop protection, plant food, seed, and agronomy programs and services.
• Increase unit sales, gross margins, and market share by aggressively contacting and selling to current and potential customers within an assigned area.
• Provide necessary information and support to customers for production and business decisions.
• Communicate regularly with location team members to keep them abreast of current crop production and business practices, products, programs, services, and customer/prospect activity.
• Promote and coordinate Precision Ag activities at the location.
• Work closely with the location manager to coordinate product inventories and distribution to customers.
• Facilitate efficient and accurate pricing, invoicing, and distribution.
• Submit weekly reports of contacts made and customer and competitor activity.
• Assist location managers in account receivable management and collection.
• Work with the Sales Manager to quickly resolve any concerns or complaints brought forward by current or prospective customers.
• Actively assist in the development of individual growth and development plans and participate in agreed-upon training.
• Support and help develop department and individual marketing and business plans.
• Keep an up-to-date database of all customers and prospects within the assigned area.
• Maintain required licenses necessary for job performance.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of crop production science to advise producers on agronomy plans, products, and services to secure efficient production, higher yield and improved quality.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• High level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to organize, handle change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Postsecondary degree or equivalent with education and experience.

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with arms and/or legs. Trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural environment – possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail