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Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is hiring for a Seed Sales Representativeat our Hills, Iowa location.
Who We Are:
Founded on family values, Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. has been around for 90 years! What started as just a man and a truck is now Eastern Iowa's largest family-owned supplier of wholesale and retail agriculture products and services. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in feed ingredient distribution, agronomy products and services, manure handling equipment, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees' successes and dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement.
About the Job:
As the Seed Sales Representative, you will be responsible for offering a full line of seed to our customers. We are looking for a motivated candidate with industry experience to use their skills to establish and grow a loyal customer base and prospects through proactive customer service and business development.
This is a salaried position with full-time hours and reports directly to the Vice President of Fertilizer Services. Local travel is required as needed.
Responsibilities
- Build, establish, and maintain a customer base for the assigned territory
- Provide sales support to existing customers and solicits new customers
- Create and deliver sales presentations, both independently and as part of a team
- Sell company products and services in accordance with established sales targets
- Proactively identified customer needs and potential solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations, including contacting program sales and identifying spot business trading
- Collaborate with staff to expedite sales commitments, assisting with customer pricing in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Implement department sales goals and develop strategies, programs, plans, or services to ensure successful completion of goals are achieved
- Responsible for entering sales forecasts in computerized files in a timely manner and evaluating the results to advise staff of sales status and potential problems
- Manage assigned deals, key accounts in accordance with establish stands and practice
- Efficiently manage workload and prioritize tasks, with accountability for the quality and timeliness of work
- Attend scheduled training, as requested
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Ag Economics, or a related field is required
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Agronomy Sales, including experience with Seed Sales.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License required, or the ability to obtain in a designated time frame
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Class A CDL with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements required, or ability to obtain within a designated time frame
- Ability to professionally interact and collaborate with others in a team-oriented environment
- Strong communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to problem solve and determine alternative solutions when necessary, allowing for prompt completion of work
Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.
