Agronomy Sales Associate - Ag-Land FS, Inc. - Mt. Pulaski, IL

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in agriculture with a company that values its employees like family?

Ag-Land FS, Inc. is hiring! FS is committed to supporting our local farming communities with top-quality products and services. This position is based in Tremont, Illinois.

At Ag-Land FS, Inc., you'll be part of a team that fosters a strong work culture, prioritizes employee growth, and offers exceptional benefits—including a comprehensive pension plan. If you're passionate about agriculture and want to build a future with a company that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

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The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Works with the Crop Specialist to maintain and grow agronomy business. Trains and works to generate profitable sales in the territory through learning 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.

Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain a current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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 have the ability to travel independently and overnight.

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.

BENEFITS

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.

To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most.

Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being.

Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

To learn more about open positions with Ag-Land FS, Inc., or our amazing benefits package, contact Ag-Land FS, Inc. Human Resources at chruska@aglandfs.com! 

COMPENSATION

This position offers an estimated base salary range of $50,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this position may have the opportunity to earn bonuses based on company or individual performance metrics, in accordance with company policies. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance and market conditions.

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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, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.