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Southern States Cooperative · 4 months ago

Agronomy Sales Manager

Darlington-Florence Agronomy Plant 1408 Ebenezer Road, Darlington, SC29532

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Southern States Cooperative is a company focused on agricultural services and products, and they are seeking an Agronomy Sales Manager. The role involves working with Grower/Producer farm accounts to increase sales and provide technical expertise while maintaining a strong customer base.

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Responsibilities

Independently calls on customers to solicit sales, handles questions about products, and makes recommendations on best practices related to our products and services

Partners with General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager and Operations Managers to coordinate sales efforts, develop prospect lists, provide market intelligence, and coordinate product delivery schedules

Participates in local community meetings such as grower meetings, USDA and Extension meetings, and is active on county extension boards or Ag related councils

Provides technical assistance and related information to customers regarding best management practices. Assists customers with weed and pest identification and recommends appropriate SSC products and services

Coordinates all resources needed to solve customer's issues and complaints. Works with Product Specialists, Buyers, Agronomist, Vendors, and corporate management staff to resolve questions and concerns. Maintains strong relationships with state land grant universities and local county extension personnel

Uses the CRM Tool to maintain accurate customer records, prospect lists, and report weekly sales calls to both customers and prospects. Transmits weekly fieldwork reports and weekly expense voucher to General Manager

Plans and coordinates commodity and grower meetings with current customers and prospects

Promotes use of John Deere Financial, GrowMaster and other company programs as sales tools for building new business

Represents the Cooperative in a professional manner by wearing approved company uniform and maintaining a neat and well-maintained vehicle

Attends schools and training sessions on selling and servicing accounts, and staying up-to-date on industry trends and SSC products and services. Takes advantage of all available resources, including internet searches as well as other more traditional sources, to improve effectiveness

Pursues continuing education by attending Crops Certification seminars where applicable, and may possess CDL license, and other Ag related certifications

Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Sales abilityTechnical expertiseCustomer relationship managementAgronomy knowledgeWeedPest identificationContinuing educationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving