Sales Agronomist II - Central Ca
Wilbur-Ellis Company, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
A Sales Agronomist II is responsible for creating budgets based on crop needs, using data collected and analyzed. This individual is also expected to be proficient in agronomy and in PCA (Pest Control Advisor) work. They must be able to read and write recommendations for pesticides and create prescriptions for fertilizer and management of dead-end situations.
Role Overview The Sales Agronomist II is responsible for managing existing and developing new customers within the assigned territory, providing agronomic expertise to support proper product selection and use, and maintaining profitable customer relationships. This role also requires strong agronomy knowledge and proficiency in PCA responsibilities, including writing pesticide recommendations and fertilizer prescriptions based on crop needs and analyzed data. The Sales Agronomist II contributes to annual business planning, territory budgeting, and sales forecasting to optimize growth and profitability.
Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role
Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory.
Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.
Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and support team to achieve sales territory goals and growth.
Assist with territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
Follow credit policies and manage risk for the company.
Coordinate annual business plan that optimizes growth and profitability for the territory, and gain manager’s approval.
Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
Be the primary customer contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, bringing issues to the attention of management.
What You Bring To The Role
3+ years of experience
Ability to work independently
Willingness to travel throughout territory and to periodic sales meetings
Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)
Working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft Office and Windows applications
Agronomy/Agribusiness degree
What Makes You a Great Fit
You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
You demonstrate excellent English written and oral communication skills
You have a detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
You’re physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes
Compensation And Benefits
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from
$62,700
to
$83,640 . Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur‑Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
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Role Overview The Sales Agronomist II is responsible for managing existing and developing new customers within the assigned territory, providing agronomic expertise to support proper product selection and use, and maintaining profitable customer relationships. This role also requires strong agronomy knowledge and proficiency in PCA responsibilities, including writing pesticide recommendations and fertilizer prescriptions based on crop needs and analyzed data. The Sales Agronomist II contributes to annual business planning, territory budgeting, and sales forecasting to optimize growth and profitability.
Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role
Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory.
Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs.
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships.
Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and support team to achieve sales territory goals and growth.
Assist with territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
Follow credit policies and manage risk for the company.
Coordinate annual business plan that optimizes growth and profitability for the territory, and gain manager’s approval.
Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
Be the primary customer contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications, bringing issues to the attention of management.
What You Bring To The Role
3+ years of experience
Ability to work independently
Willingness to travel throughout territory and to periodic sales meetings
Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers (dry and liquid)
Working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
Proficient with computers utilizing Microsoft Office and Windows applications
Agronomy/Agribusiness degree
What Makes You a Great Fit
You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
You demonstrate excellent English written and oral communication skills
You have a detail and accuracy orientation with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
You’re physically able to endure outdoor climates including hot or cold weather extremes
Compensation And Benefits
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from
$62,700
to
$83,640 . Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur‑Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
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