Ag Sales

A fast growing Ag Retail company has an exciting opportunity and is looking for an experienced Agronomy Sales person.  They are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to work directly with farmers to promote the proper use of crop protection products, plant food, seed, precision agriculture and other services. 

Position Duties:

·  Create and recommend specific agronomy row crop 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 seed, Precision Farming technology, finance, and other marketing tools to grow market share.

·  Understand the business functions of the employee team and assist the team in improving the efficiency and profitability of the location assigned.

·  Establish and maintain effective public relations through customer education and the promotion of new products.

·  Work extended hours in-season to meet business demands.

Qualifications:

·  Two or four year degree in Agronomy, Ag Economics, Ag Business, Ag Education, Ag Engineering, Soil or Weed Science.

·  One to three years additional Agronomy/seed experience

·  Extensive knowledge of agronomy.

·  Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities to provide cost effective services for cooperative patrons.

·  Ability to work extended hours in-season.

·  Good mathematical aptitude.

·  Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

·  CCA Certification or willingness to obtain

·  Minimum five years' experience in agri-business.

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000/year + Commission

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Method Search Consultants is a recruiting firm based in West Des Moines, IA with a nationwide reach.  We are focused on finding top talent and providing them with opportunities that fit their skill set, background, and career goals.  We believe in the companies we do business with and our goal is to increase their bottom line by providing the candidates that aren’t actively looking but are confidentially open to great opportunities.

This doesn’t just happen overnight, there is a Method to what we do. By following the time-tested process and searching for what our candidates and companies are looking for we feel that our candidates will have the opportunity to make a positive career change and our companies will have top talent available to hire.