Agronomy Sales Manager - Employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title:  Agronomy Sales Manager
Location: - (Dickinson, North Dakota, Mid-West United States, USA)
Company: CHS Inc.
Deadline: 26th Nov 2013
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5



CHS / Southwest Grain Coop has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an Agronomy Sales Manager.  You will plan and direct the sales and marketing of the organization's Agronomy products and services offered by the cooperative to area producers through a team effort.  

Responsible for managing the sales team and activities for a multi-million dollar Agronomy operation to include Chemical, Crop Nutrients, and Seed. Train and Develop sales team on programs, pricing and overall strategy for the Agronomy division. Oversee the ongoing training of the sales team, requiring sales team to achieve and maintain their CCA, Certified Crop Advisor license.
Ensure sales team is promoting the right programs which have been predetermined to offer the best returns for both the patron and cooperative.  Ensure pricing is consistent across all locations within the division Work with sales team on competitive issues to guarantee the best outcome.
Work with producers to earn new business and manage assigned key accounts.
Work in conjunction with the Agronomy Department Manager to source best programs from suppliers, provide input into budgets, Ongoing communication with Management & Sales staff to monitor competitive products and marketing activities. Establish, build, and maintain relationships with key industry and strategic community partners. Plan and oversee advertising and promotion activities as well as communication of sales programs, incentives and purchase options. Understand what margins are needed to achieve budget, take corrective action when needed to ensure marketing objectives support the achievement of designated budgets. Conduct marketing surveys on current & new product concepts; provide feedback for future product development. Maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.   4 year degree in Agronomy or Agriculture related program( 6-10 years related job experience may substitute for education 5 years experience in Agronomy Sales to include Chemical sales, Crop Nutrient Sales, and/or Seed sales. 
Certified Crop Advisor license.

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation , 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing,  Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance. This position will have opportunity for growth.

CHS is a diversified Fortune 100 company providing essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers.  CHS is a cooperative system owned by farmers, ranchers and their local cooperatives from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and from the Canadian border to Texas. CHS is an EEO/AA/M/F/V/D employer.

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