Now Hiring - Sales Agronomist (Remote in Northern U.S. -- preferably Minnesota) for NachursAlpine in Ames, IA

Description

Do you have the ability to form last relationships with customers? Do you have sizeable knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices? If you are highly organized with the ability to multitask and are proficient in Microsoft Office, we would love to hear from you!

For a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Sales Agronomist is responsible to carry out sales support activities in a specified geographical area in order to maximize the results of our sales effort. Maintain, develop and grow the overall sales volume in that territory in a manner that meets company objectives.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices

Provides clear direction and can motivate individuals and teams

Excellent presentation skills

Proficient in working with MS Office Suite

Key Personal Attributes Include:

Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written, and utilizing all media (phone, e-mail, text)) for interaction with customers and fellow employees including the ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service

Strong organization skills with strong attention to detail along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments

Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without formal authority

Must have a positive and energetic attitude with the desire to help internal and external customers

Willingness to challenge the status quo to drive solutions

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

Develop and oversee research and field trial programs

Assist in agronomic training of other Nachurs personnel

Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, producer organizations, and other research and extension agencies

Assist in diagnostic and troubleshooting services as it relates to Nachurs products

Assist sales personnel with direct farm visits to growers in order to promote, generate interest for, and develop customer loyalty for the Nachurs portfolio of products

Participate in grower meetings and trade shows as required

Participate in activities as required to help build loyalty to the Nachurs brand

Other duties may be required from time to time

Comp ensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus based on results

Comprehensive employee health, and retirement benefit offerings including a monthly car allowance



If you are currently a Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager prior to applying for this position. Thank you!



NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, NACHURS has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 - formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into the turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold into oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON, and Belle Plaine, SK.



C OMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and 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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