Business Development Specialist - New Century FS - Central Iowa | Marshalltown, IA

cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT Trains and works to generate profitable sales to new and existing customers in the assigned territory through sales, target marketing, competitive analysis, providing value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations, ensuring the credit worthiness of customers, and promoting credit programs as marketing tools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Develops target marketing plans and trains on professional sales techniques, including the FS sales interview road map, cropping programs, emphasis of appropriate features and benefits, and contact management system when calling

on patrons and prospects. Travels to client locations within assigned territory to establish GROWMARK brand and obtain orders for products and services. Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain a current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition.

Adheres to GROWMARK’s sales and marketing strategies and attends GROWMARK sales trainings as offered. Responsible for meeting sales goals as established by supervisor. Conducts sales interviews, identifies customer needs, and offers value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects. Assists with regular patron meetings on product and technical information to develop customer relationships

and drive sales. Provides customer service by scheduling product deliveries and application, soil testing, crop scouting and other programs.

Follows up on all customer complaints and seeks a reasonable “win/win” resolution. Ensures the credit worthiness of customers, quotes prices and credit terms, and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Promotes the use of credit programs as a sales tool and helps provide the required information to establish credit. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Assists with location operations on an add needed basis. Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

Ensures field signs are displayed on all customers’ fields to promote FS products Responsible for completing and updating profile information sheets on all targeted prospects. Collects for sales of all assigned products according to company credit policy. Develops technical and sales skills in accordance with certification standards. Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Normally requires an Associate’s Degree in agriculture, marketing or business related discipline or the equivalent thereof, and 1 - 2 years or more of business related work experience and/or training or equivalent to demonstrate the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory.

Daily independent travel within the trade area with occasional overnight stays. Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must possess or obtain a seller’s or solicitor’s license where required by law.

Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant Normally requires the ability to obtain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Commercial Applicator certifications to demonstrate agronomy expertise and experience. Occasionally exposed or required to: Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc. ) Noisy conditions Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures May be required to work at varying heights Lift 51-75 lbs. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Professional custom application Be in charge of your own development and gain new expertise through your job experiences and company-provided training programs. Plus, be recognized and rewarded for your contributions! What we offer our team: Opportunity to work with a growing business Compensation that rewards industry experience and success Company vehicle Excellent training and career development Paid time off, sick pay, and paid holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more Unique incentives for both employee and spouse Solid retirement future with a 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to you, plus an additional 401k with company match What we need from

you : Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related field or equivalent experience Experience in agriculture, preferably job-related work experience Strong basic understanding of agronomy technical knowledge Sales experience desired but not required Demonstrate strong business knowledge, ability to collaborate, good communication skills, dedicated customer focus, and solid decision-making abilities Utilize target marketing and other professional sales techniques to earn business Communicate regularly with targeted customers and prospects to enhance the producer's business and increase profitable sales Offer agronomic solutions to increase yield and profitability Ability to prioritize, organize,

and execute activities to meet business goals and implement risk management strategies with current and future accounts Are you a good match to join the AGRILAND FS Team in Agronomy Sales in Griswold?

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trait sales growth Conduct sales calls and targeted grower meetings with Crop Specialists Develop and train Crop Specialists on seed selling technique and product information Develop, implement and guide seed marketing activities throughout the year that focuses on customer retention and expanding the number of seed customers Advise with product placement for each location with Procurement Manager and supply administration personnel What we need from you: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 5-7 years' sales experience Knowledge of seed, fertilizer and crop protection products Knowledge of market analysis, pricing strategies, and supply forecasts Sales leadership and closing techniques Professional

communication skills with time management and organizational skills Ability to be self-directed, make decisions, and work in a team-oriented environment Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Require overnight travel on a limited basis Ability to lift seed bags up to 70 pounds What we offer our team: Paid, on-the-job training and development Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and more Solid retirement future with a 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to you, plus an additional 401k with company match Attractive compensation, plus recognition and excellent pay incentives for good job performance Paid time off, sick pay, and paid

holidays Ability to grow a great career with a stable, financially sound, and growing company Are you a good match to join the AGRILAND FS Team as a Seed Sales Manager in Winterset?

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excellent customer services Greet customers and present menus Make suggestions based on their preferences Take and serve food/drinks orders Up-sell when appropriate Arrange table settings Keep tables clean and tidy at all times Deliver checks and collect payments Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience as a Restaurant Server Experience with developing constructive working and interpersonal relationships with colleagues and customers Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Team player Good time-management skills Great interpersonal and communication skills Active listening Good physical condition Customer-centric High school diploma; food safety training will be considered a plus