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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.
“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”
Role Overview:
The Sales Trainee is a development role focused on building the foundational skills required to become a licensed Pest Control Consultant and successfully manage a sales territory. Through hands-on experience working with field sales teams and branch leadership, this role develops the necessary agronomic knowledge, customer relationship skills, and sales capabilities to progress into a Field Sales Representative position.
A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:
Become proficient in all aspects of the retail agriculture supply business and crop production
Assist field sales staff with customer service and day-to-day support activities
Build product and market knowledge to enhance credibility with growers
Support growers with agronomic insights and decision-making
Participate in training and development opportunities to build technical and sales expertise
Maintain a professional image in all customer and internal interactions
Develop strong working relationships with peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
What You Bring to this Role:
Ability to obtain Pest Control Consultant license (expected within a defined training period)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related field (preferred)
What Makes You a Great Fit:
You’re eager to learn and grow into a field sales career in agriculture
You enjoy working directly with customers and building relationships
You have strong communication skills and collaborate effectively with others
You’re organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
You demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and customer service
Compensation and Benefits:
- In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $70,304 - $80,000. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-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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Skills Required
- Ability to obtain Pest Control Consultant license (within training period)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or related field
What We Do
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrition and 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 4,500 employees across North America and Asia-Pacific 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. Our Portfolio: - Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs. - Connell: With over 100 years of proven innovation in specialty chemicals and ingredients, we offer custom products and solutions to help our partners thrive. - Nachurs: Built on quality, integrity and innovation, NAS is a 70-year-old specialty chemical business that pioneered the low salt liquid starter fertilizer industry by introducing the first true solution liquid NPK fertilizer. - Nutrition: We focus on industry innovations, sourcing only the highest quality nutrients for livestock, pet food and aquaculture so you can focus on your business. - Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond. Learn more and explore a world of opportunity.
