Sales Agronomist Trainee

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Madelia, MN, USA
In-Office
50K-65K Annually
Entry level
Agriculture
The Role
Trainees learn agronomy sales, crop input products, precision agriculture services, cooperative operations, and customer relationship management from experienced staff. The role develops skills in sales growth, customer acquisition, value creation, and product recommendations before assignment to a permanent territory. Candidates need a relevant degree or equivalent experience, interest in CCA certification, customer problem-solving experience, an agricultural background, and a valid driver’s license.
Summary Generated by Built In

This position will learn from our industry-leading veteran Agronomy Sales staff and supplier representatives to work toward understanding the agronomy sales business before being placed in a permanent territory. Understanding Crystal Valley’s business, crop input products, precision ag services and operations will be the focus of the time spent in our trainee program. 

Pay Range: $50,000-$65,000/annually

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances
  • 401k - 6% Company Match 
  • Yearly Profit Sharing
  • Company Paid CDL & Endorsements 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Disability Plans
  • Company Paid Wellness & Mental Health Programs 

Five Key Roles:

  • Sales Growth
  • Value Creation
  • Customer Acquisition and Concentration
  • Customer Relationships
  • Professional Development 

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited related program. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
  • Desire to obtain CCA Certification 
  • Demonstrated experience understating customers' unique problems and determining the best fit for their needs
  • Agricultural background desirable

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, meet the driver qualification standards established by the self-insured group in which the cooperative is a member and comply with Crystal Valley’s drug and alcohol policy.

About Us:

Be part of an organization that helps feed the world! If you possess the following attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!

  • Commitment to doing what's right
  • Solid work ethic
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Passion for excellence
  • Genuine respect for others 

Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 200 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota. Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain. 

Skills Required

  • Graduation from an accredited related program, or equivalent relevant experience substituted for education
  • Desire to obtain Certified Crop Adviser certification
  • Demonstrated experience understanding customers' unique problems and determining the best fit for their needs
  • Valid driver's license
  • Meet driver qualification standards established by the cooperative's self-insured group
  • Comply with the company's drug and alcohol policy
  • Agricultural background
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The Company
HQ: Mankato, MN
200 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Crystal Valley Cooperative is a farmer-owned cooperative serving Minnesota and Iowa with agronomy, precision agriculture, grain, feed, and energy solutions. Its agronomy services offer local expertise to help maximize crop yields; its energy business supplies fuels, propane, DEF, lubricants, and equipment; it provides livestock feed programs; and it supports grain marketing, handling, and storage. The cooperative focuses on dependable solutions, competitive value, and local expertise for member success.

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