Sales Agronomist

Cameron COOP Elevator Assn. Sales Agronomist Job Description

Cameron Cooperative Elevator Assn, located at 102 South Walnut Cameron, MO 64429, seeks a full-time Agronomist. A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in agronomy, or equivalent experience is preferred. Ideal Candidates will have 2+ years of experience in Agronomy work. A desire to and even past experience selling seed is also welcomed. The right candidate will demonstrate proficiency in all agronomy-related matters such as weed/insect identification and control, chemicals, plant nutrient/fertilizer, plant growth and any other agronomic related topic. We are LESS concerned with applicants having a background in sales and MORE concerned with a background in agronomy. (fertilizer and chemical custom application) This role will work beside our Agronomy Coordinator on a day to day basis relaying customer needs and orders to our Agronomy team.

Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal and technical skills to drive customer relationship success. They need to be able to quickly establish relationships and credibility with agronomy patrons at Cameron COOP. They will spend time on the farm as well as in the office working with patrons, prospective customers, and coworkers.

GENERAL COOP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for Agronomic issues and questions that arise
• Making multiple sales and service contacts with assigned growers and patrons- both current and prospective
• Scout crop fields frequently for current and prospective customers to help keep patrons current and informed with recommendations
• Generate demand for Cameron COOP products throughout the year
• Provide recommendations to growers in the areas of fertilizing, weed/pest control and management, planting, or any other general agronomy-related topic
• Calling on growers to not only grow Cameron COOP’s business with that grower but to more importantly provide consulting and customer service relating to ANY agronomic issue
• Work closely with the Agronomy Coordinator and General Manager with overlapping responsibilities of coordinating tender trucks, sprayers and spreaders as needed.

This full-time position reports directly to the General Manager and will serve as second in command over the chemical/fertilizer applicators and haulers. Work hours are generally 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday with the expectation of working hours outside of that time frame during planting and spraying season as well as harvest. This position can expect to earn $50-60,000 annual salary (depending on years of experience) plus a company-wide bonus program (based on company profit) paying up to 9% of annual earnings and commission opportunities as well.

Cameron Coop is a well established agricultural company which provides farm products and services to its Member Producers as well as a fueling station and farm store for the general public.

As a full-time employee you will qualify for health and dental insurance paid for by Cameron COOP and a strong retirement plan as well as an employer-provided short term disability policy and a small life insurance policy. We offer paid time off and flexibility in work schedules. Cameron Coop is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you wish to apply, please send a resume to Cody Sloan by email. Please feel free to contact us at 816-632-2124 if you have questions about the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Cameron, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person