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Sales Agronomist Account Manager

Company Description

A fast growing Ag Retail company has an exciting opportunity and is looking for an experienced Agronomy Sales person. They are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to work directly with farmers to promote the proper use of crop protection products, plant food, seed, precision agriculture and other services.

Job Description

Do you want to work for the predominant Ag Retailer in the area? Do you want to be able to confidently make recommendations to growers knowing that you have the best team and technology behind you? This is a premier position and you are the face of the company when talking to growers. As a Key Account Manager you are the person customer comes to for guidance and they will be counting on your agronomic knowledge to keep their yields high year after year.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop an intimate understanding of the customer's business and develop strategies of partnering with customers to help grow their business.
Engage and maintain relationships with team members that allow for the delivery of value added service in order to postilion as the customer's desired retailer.
Develop innovative solutions for customers that not only support products and services, but lead to improving our current offerings.
Follow company sales strategy and execution
Work with locations to ensure successful and timely delivery of products / service to customers according to their specifications.
Generate sales for the company according to specified targets.
Listen to customers to gain an understanding of their needs
Identify key influencers and decision-makers within the customer relationship and develop a plan of action to deepen the relationship with those people.
Utilize sales technology effectively to track progress, update sales goals and track results.
Assist in developing company's marketing strategy and also ensure its execution.
Manage complaints and conflicts with customers effectively.
Work with fellow employees in the region to meet customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service.
Demonstrate good relationship building skills
Responsible for contributing as a strong team member and working to grow sales within assigned area.
Forecast key account metrics.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Agriculture, Ag Business, or related program
One- two years of sales experience (required)

Additional Information

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000/year + Commission

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What You Should Know About Sales Agronomist Account Manager, Method Search Consultants

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a Sales Agronomist Account Manager? Located in the vibrant community of Worthington, MO, this position with a fast-growing Ag Retail company is an exciting opportunity for an experienced agronomy sales professional. In this key role, you will directly engage with farmers, providing expert advice on crop protection products, plant food, seed solutions, and precision agriculture services. You’ll be the face of our company, entrusted to uphold our reputation and deliver the best customer experience possible. Your mission will be to develop strong relationships with customers, helping them grow their business while promoting innovative agronomic solutions. As you work towards specific sales targets, your expertise and understanding of each customer's unique needs will be invaluable. You’ll collaborate closely with team members to ensure seamless service delivery and will utilize the latest sales technology for tracking progress and results. If you have a degree in Agriculture or Ag Business, combined with one to two years of sales experience, then this role could be the perfect match for you! With a competitive salary and commission structure, the Sales Agronomist Account Manager position not only offers financial rewards but also the satisfaction of making a real impact in the agricultural community. Join us as we strive to maintain high crop yields year after year with our dedicated approach to customer service and agronomic excellence.

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What does a Sales Agronomist Account Manager do at this company?

At our company, a Sales Agronomist Account Manager is responsible for engaging with farmers to deliver expert advice on agricultural products and solutions. They utilize their agronomic knowledge to help customers optimize their yields while building strategic relationships to foster long-term partnerships.