The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
This role will partner with experienced Salespeople/Crop Advisors to support the sales effort and service activities and learn the Salesperson/Crop Advisor function. The trainee will participate in a personalized training program to develop competencies in selling appropriate product and supplies to industry customers, and to learn support operations through functions such as blending, delivery, equipment setup, and maintenance. Incumbents must complete the Sales Trainee program within a maximum of two full seasons. To be successfully promoted to a Salesperson/Crop Advisor (or other permanent position), the trainee must: - Successfully complete all aspects of the personalized training program - obtain, or be able to obtain within one year of Sales Trainee program completion, CCA/PCA certification (or relevant certification within trainee s chosen business path) - obtain all state required licensing upon completion of the Sales Trainee program - receive a PDP rating of 1, 2, or 3 during each rating period, with progress check meetings at least once quarterly - have at least one new customer obtained by him/herself to start a book of business - be open to relocation within an Area and/or within the company Placement in a permanent position, and the timing of such placement, is at management discretion.
Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture; experience or college courses in Marketing/selling preferred. A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the landscape/golf industry preferred.
Skills: Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road or on farm roads. Strong communication and presentation skills and proven ability to work with others to accomplish objectives. Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Job Requisition ID 26299
Travel Required
Location(s) SGS Retail - South Charleston
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**
Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
