Regional Sales Agronomist
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.

  • Complete sales calls to maintain current business and expand CFS footprint
  • Pre call planning
  • Service
  • Follow up
  • Collaborative on-farm approach
  • Proficient in Central Advantage
  • Use our internal ag technology platform to make data-based recommendations for our patrons
  • Become an expert in Central Advantage philosophies and management recommendations
  • Develop and maintain agronomy expertise
  • Attend regular internal and external agronomy and sales trainings
  • Seek individual learning and development opportunities
  • Complete agronomy talent development program upon start
  • Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs, BMPs, Credit Policy and other initiatives
  • Continually seek and pursue growth of all agronomy products and services
  • Build and maintain relationships with growers through service and expertise
  • 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
  • Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
  • Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
  • Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management, could include agronomy operations



Requirements

Desired skills and competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborative approach to grower service
  • Works well in a change environment
  • Positive attitude
  • Service mindset


Licensing, Certification and Qualification:

  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer




Salary Description
$50,000 - $70,000 annual