Description:
Position Objective: Regional Sales Agronomist will add value through expertise and service to our patrons, enhancing the bottom line of the CFS Agronomy division.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Complete sales calls to maintain current business and expand CFS footprint
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Pre call planning
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Service
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Follow up
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Collaborative on-farm approach
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Proficient in Central Advantage
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Use our internal ag technology platform to make data-based recommendations for our patrons
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Become an expert in Central Advantage philosophies and management recommendations
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Develop and maintain agronomy expertise
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Attend regular internal and external agronomy and sales trainings
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Seek individual learning and development opportunities
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Complete agronomy talent development program upon start
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Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs, BMPs, Credit Policy and other initiatives
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Continually seek and pursue growth of all agronomy products and services
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Build and maintain relationships with growers through service and expertise
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Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
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Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
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Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
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Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management, could include agronomy operations
Requirements:
Desired skills and competencies:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Collaborative approach to grower service
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Works well in a change environment
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Positive attitude
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Service mindset
Licensing, Certification and Qualification:
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Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with haz-mat endorsement, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
Working Environment: 75% of time spent customers facing, 25% preparation and continuing education. Customer facing time will vary between office, field and remote locations.
Physical Demands: Able to get in and out of farm equipment, lift 50 lbs.
CFS Offers an excellent benefit package:
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Health- with company HSA contribution , Dental and Vision insurance
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Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
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Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
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Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
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Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
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Matching 401(k) Plan
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Clothing and Boot program
CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
