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 agriculture-related program, or equivalent relevant experience
- Desire to obtain Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) certification
- Experience understanding customers’ unique problems and determining appropriate solutions
- Valid driver's license
- Meet driver qualification standards established by the cooperative's self-insured group
- Agricultural background
- Compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy
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.
