Agronomy Sales - Western U.S. (DC-8338)

Company: NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Location: Turlock
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #: 30602 Title: Agronomy Sales - Western U.S. (DC-8338) Job Location: Turlock, California - United States Employment Type: Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly Other Compensation: Excellent Benefit Package Employer Will Recruit From: Regional Relocation Paid?: NO WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY? Established Employer. Established Territory. Strong Compensation / Benefits Package. Home-Based Role. Keywords: Sales, Territory Sales, Agronomy Sales, Sales Agronomist, PCA, CCA, Agronomy, Agronomist, Fertilizer, Value-Added Plant Nutrition, Liquid Fertilizer, B2B, Ag, Agriculture, Jobs, Ag Jobs, Recruit, Recruiter, Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is currently seeking an experienced Agronomy Salesperson to cover a dealer/distributor territory working from the Central Valley Region of California. Ideal candidate will have a:
- 4-year Ag-related degree
- PCA license
- CCA certification
- Minimum 3 years experience working with Ag Growers, Fertilizer Manufacturers, Fertilizer Dealer/Distributors and other Agronomy personnel in the region
- Strong understanding of specialty fertilizers and alternative crop nutrition methods

Primary responsibilities for this individual are to develop and maintain solid working relationships with fertilizer manufacturers and fertilizer dealer/distributors, as well as with key Ag growers to optimize current opportunities and to generate new opportunities for the sale and marketing of speciality fertilizer products for the company.

This is a home-based role with an assigned territory encompassing the Central Valley Region of California as well as other areas within the Western U.S. The individual of choice will support current efforts to implement a sales and marketing plan in conjunction with direction of the company and will follow company strategy to achieve long-term sales growth. This individual will use technical agronomy expertise to sell a line of specialty fertilizers. This individual will also work closely with company personnel to ensure an adequate supply of product is available to meet current customer demand. This individual will report directly to the Regional Sales Manager responsible for this area of the U.S.

***EMPLOYER OFFERS COMPETITIVE BASE SALARY TO $95,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE*** QUALIFICATIONS Primary:
- 4-year Ag-Related degree
- CCA preferred
- PCA preferred
- Minimum 3 years Customer-Focused Fertilizer Sales-related experience, preferably in the Central Valley Region of California
- Valid driver license

Beneficial:
- Proven Sales Negotiation Skills with Ability to Meet and/or Exceed Sales Targets/Goals
- Solid understanding of Crop Nutrition principles and effective Fertilizer strategies including Strong Knowledge/Understanding of Specialty Fertilizers
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Effectively in a field setting with Ag growers, Certified Crop Advisors and independent Crop Consultants to analyze crop deficiencies, to make specialty fertilizer recommendations and to help manage field research trials
- Ability to Work Proactively with a Dealer/Distributor Network of customers
- Ability to Interact Positively with Extension and University personnel
- Computer Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to Travel up to 50% of your time

Additional:
- Strong preference for individual already residing within the territory with established Ag relationships Education:
University - Bachelor`s Degree/3-4 Year Degree

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