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The Sales AgronomistIIIwillbe responsible formanaging existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory,assistingcustomers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, andmaintainingand developing profitable customer relationships.
A Sample of WhatYou’llDo inthis Role:
Manageexisting and attract new customers within the sales territory
Assistcustomers in selecting and using products based on agronomic needs
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships
Identifynew key customers, understand their business,determinetheir needs, anddrive theteam to achievesales territorygoals and growth
Manageterritory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
Follow credit policies and manageriskfor the company
Lead theannual business plan tooptimizegrowth and profitability for the territory
Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities
Be the primarycustomercontactregardingdeliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications
Lead and mentor team members, review the workof others, and provide constructive feedback
What You Bring tothe Role:
5+ years of experience
Ability to influence sales management to adoptnew ideas, practices, and approaches
Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
Provide clear direction and motivateothers
Excellent presentation skills
Proficient in working with MS Office Suite
Work independently withgeneraloversight
Agronomy/Agribusinessdegree
What Makes YouaGreat Fit:
You have stronginterpersonal and team-building skills,a positive attitude,andtheability toestablishrelationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
You haveexcellentEnglishwritten and oral communication skills
You’recomfortable in front ofsmall and large groupsand havethe ability to lead and influence
You are detail-oriented and accuracy-oriented,with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
You’reopen tonew ideasandarenot afraid to challenge the norm to help find better solutions
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to salary, t his position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more informationregardingWilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, specialty chemicals, and ingredients.
Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future.
Our 2,400 employees across North America are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us.
At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services.
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