Southern States Cooperative Benefits Overview

Manages sales relationships and account strategies across an assigned agricultural territory. Conducts on-farm consultations, recommends seed, fertilizer, crop protectant, and feed products, negotiates agreements, develops new business, coordinates deliveries, and maintains customer records in a CRM. Provides agronomic and farm-production guidance, participates in grower and community meetings, and collaborates with agronomists, buyers, vendors, and management. Requires frequent field travel, vehicle operation, safety compliance, and extended hours during peak growing seasons.

Manages and grows farm customer accounts through agronomic product sales, technical recommendations, prospecting, and relationship development. Provides crop, weed, and pest guidance; sells fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and agricultural programs; coordinates deliveries and issue resolution; maintains CRM records and sales reports; conducts grower meetings; and participates in agricultural extension and community activities. Requires extensive travel, field scouting expertise, precision agriculture knowledge, and strong communication and sales skills.

The Management Associate Trainee will receive training in management, merchandising, sales, and operations while supporting store staff and developing leadership skills.