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Agriculture Sales Professional

Return, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Sales Rep with a Purpose More than just identifying new markets and leads, pitching prospects, and connecting customers to the right products, we need someone who is engaged with our mission to play a small role in the

global effort to restore and regenerate our planet .

Someone with enough experience in the Agriculture, Lawn & Garden, Horticulture, Soil Media, and/or Fertilizer Industry to know they want to help change it.

This is a remote role and the candidate must live in/near Western Wisconsin and have the ability to visit customers throughout the region.

ABOUT RETURN Return is a leader in Good-for-the-Earth Growing Supplies that cares deeply about our people, planet, and soil. We provide a viable alternative to synthetic growing products that encourage soil regeneration to help grow healthier food, people, and planet.

Not to mention, we’re a certified Great Place to Work® and we’re a proud member of 1% for the Planet!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and maintain a productive and growing sales lead network

Communicate with customers and leads

Manage healthy customer relationships through ongoing communication.

Communicate new products to prospects and customers.

Provide periodic territory sales forecasts

Assist Sales Manager with organizational skills, account strategies, territory planning and administrative responsibilities.

Develop and increase sales revenue to meet targets

Become actively involved sales orientation and sales training

Act as a knowledgeable expert to customers

Assist with sales exhibit planning

Attend trade shows

Participate in education and training conferences on selling and marketing programs

Coordinate and assist in leading sales meetings to include site selection and agenda preparation

Check on competitive activity and develop new methods of attaining new accounts

Troubleshoot problems regarding products provided

Answer questions from customers and handle complaints

Regional travel will be required between Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as for periodic trade shows

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CHARACTERISTICS Our ideal sales rep is:

A tech-savvy, team player

Accountable

Decisive

Thorough

A Communications Professional

Customer Focused

Cool Under Pressure

Results Driven

Diversity and Inclusion Minded

BACKGROUND / SKILLS / ABILITIES

At least three years of sales experience in lawn and garden, horticulture, soil media, compost and/or fertilizer; five years of experience preferred

Experience as a Sales Agronomist highly desirable

Strong knowledge of all aspects of the sales cycle from prospecting to closing the deal

Proficient with Salesforce or other CRM

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or similar software

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Valid driver’s license

Good IT and diagnostic skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent sales and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Willing to uphold our company values.

Elevates team members and fosters growth through collaboration and encouragement

Innovates old tasks and and improves procedures

Takes personal responsibility and possesses a curious mindset

Takes initiative to proactively communicate

Dedication to upholding our ongoing efforts to leave the planet better than we found it

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT The Sales Representative may work in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. This role is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, a loud work environment, fumes or airborne particles, potentially toxic chemicals and vibration.

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