November 17, 2024

Ag Plus Cooperative

Slayton

Sales Agronomist

Sales Agronomist

Ag Plus Cooperative, one of Minnesota’s best locally owned cooperatives, is currently looking for Senior Agronomy Sales Representatives in southwest Minnesota. Ag Plus has experienced tremendous growth in our Agronomy division the past few years. With this growth, we have immediate openings in Canby, Ghent, Hendricks and Slayton, Minnesota. If you’re a motivated individual looking for a challenge every day, this opportunity is for you.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Market specific products and services, such as fertilizer, chemicals and seed to growers
Provide product advice in relation to production of crops directly to growers
Develop and implement agronomic plans and practices to support grower plans and budgets to maximize production
Provide support, knowledge and recommendations to customers in a professional manner
Develop new and grow existing sales of Ag Plus products and services through sales calls and face to face meetings
Develop and maintain long term professional relationships with growers

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license
Ability to work additional hours during periods of high demand
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Minimum of four years experience successfully managing customer accounts
Must have an in-depth understanding of the following: fertilizer, herbicides, fungicides, VR fertilizer prescriptions, VR seed prescriptions, seed, seed treatments, grid sampling, GDU accumulations, risk management

Preferred Qualifications:

Positive attitude
Commitment and willingness to meet goals and deadlines
Supports professional image of Ag Plus Cooperative

Compensation:

Annual salary and incentive plan
Complete benefit package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance and an excellent retirement package including 401(k) and pension