Energy Salesperson

Overview

Energy Salesperson

Position available for Region 2 - Gothenburg, Cozad, Lexington, Callaway, Sumner, Stapleton, Arnold areas.

Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.

Position summary

This position will be responsible for maintaining and growing the company’s current energy market share, and drive growth in energy sales and service as well as the company’s energy customer base; creating and distributing positive marketing messages, programs and commodities for the company’s energy products and services; inventory management; taking the lead on all energy software; work closely with Director of Energy Operations and reports to the VP of Energy.

This position does not have supervisory duties.

• Promotion and sale of energy products to current and new patrons; inclusive of retail, commercial and agricultural producers
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions
• Responsible for maintaining and growing the energy department patron base
• Lead role in implementing and administering the energy department software programs
• Inventory management
• Build and implement marketing programs and communication to increase sales and profitability for energy department
• Evaluate current customer programs and help develop marketing plans and programs to meet customer needs while growing the cooperative energy business
• Assist in planning for producer meetings in all Regions of the company
• Assist in training of energy department employee staff
• Collaborate with all Country Partners sales, distributions, and operations teams as well as the technical staff and credit department to heighten the visibility and impact of energy sales calls
• Develop knowledge of multiple energy products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the position
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Attends and participates in all meetings and schools as directed by supervisor
• Assists with other departments within the cooperative: agronomy, grain, feed, seed, etc.
• Submits reports as required by law and supervisor
• Administers and controls credit within the associations established credit policy
• Maintain all energy department properties (vehicle, computer, cell phone, etc.)
• Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the Cooperative and a favorable image of the Cooperative
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to customer needs, resolve questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meet commitments
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements
• Presents a clean and professional appearance
• Employees are required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor

Minimum associate’s degree in Sales and Marketing; experience in Sales, Marketing and Energy Operations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with Tanker, Air brakes and Hazmat endorsements), with company approved driving record.

Competitive wages with robust benefit package offered including:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan-Regular and Roth, Lifetime Income Benefit Plan (Retire Mint Plan), Variable Pay Plan, supplemental insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha, Flex Plans (FSA, HSA, Dep. Care), company provided term life and long-term disability insurance, PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, major sick leave, annual clothing-safety benefit, paid bereavement leave, paid maternity benefit, employee discounts,

Locations in Albion, Amherst, Anselmo, Arnold, Bartlett, Callaway, Cedar Rapids, Cozad, Eustis, Farnam, Gothenburg, Greeley, Lexington, Merna, North Loup, Ord, Spalding, Stapleton, Sumner, and Westerville.

Country Partners Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer