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 Offers an excellent benefit package:
- Health- with company HSA contribution , Dental and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
- Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
- Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Clothing and Boot program
CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with haz-mat endorsement, or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proficient in Central Advantage
- Use internal ag technology platform to make data-based recommendations
- Complete agronomy talent development program upon start and attend regular agronomy and sales trainings
- Develop and maintain agronomy expertise and follow CFS agronomy SOPs, BMPs, Credit Policy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative approach to grower service and service mindset
- Works well in a change environment and positive attitude
- Able to get in and out of farm equipment and lift 50 lbs
What We Do
Central Farm Service is an ag-focused cooperative formed by the union of strong cooperatives, providing a range of agricultural products and services including agronomy, grain handling, feed supply, seeds, fertilizers, and fuel.
