Agronomy Sales Specialist

CHShas an exciting opportunity! We are looking for an Agronomy Sales Specialist at Central Montana Cooperative located in Geraldine, MTarea. The incumbent 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.
 
Responsibilities:

• 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 Fertilizer, Crop Protection expertise, Precision Farming Technology, Seed, Finance and other marketing tools to grow market share.
• Understand the business functions of employee team and assist the team in improving the efficiency and profitability of the location(s) assigned. 
• Coordinate with management concerning fertilizer and spraying applications, as well as the 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.
• Assure 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 and responsibilities as assigned.
• Successful candidate must have a high level of motivation and be a self-starter.
• Successful candidate must possess excellent presentation skills along with organizational skills.
• Promote Central Montana Cooperative as the leader the full service Agronomy

 
Basic Qualifications:

• 4 year degree in Agronomy, Ag Econ, Ag Business, Ag Ed, Ag engineering, Soil or Weed Science.  (Related job experience may substitute for education.)
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours in-season
• Possess a good mathematical aptitude and be able to formulate fertilizer applications.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy and ability to provide cost effective services for co-op patrons.

 
Preferred Qualifications: (desired)

• 1-3 years additional experience in the following areas:
• Agronomy/seed experience, OR Scouting/intern experience, OR Plant worker experience, OR Agricultural background

 To apply send resume in Word format to Keith.Schumacher@CHSInc.com

 


CHSoffers a Competitive Salary. 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.
 
CHSInc. 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 Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer


 
 

To apply send resume in Word format to Keith.Schumacher@CHSInc.com