Principal Sales Agronomist – Dalhart, TX – 1010054

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment."We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply – we'd love to hear from you." Role Overview:
The Sales Agronomist
will
be responsible for
managing existing and attracting new customers within the sales territory,
assisting
customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs, and
maintaining
and developing profitable customer relationships.
A Sample of What
You'll
Do in
t his Role:
M anag e
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
drive the
team to achiev e
sales territory
goals and growth .Manage
territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis .F ollow credit policies and manag e
risk
for the company .Lead the
annual business plan t o
optimize
growth and profitability for the territory .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 .Lead and mentor team members, review
work
of others, and provide constructive feedback . What You Bring to
t he Role:
5+ years of experienceAbility to influence sales management to adopt
new ideas , practices, and approachesDeep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practicesProvide clear direction and motivate
othersExcellent presentation skillsProficient working with MS Office SuiteW ork independently with
general
oversightAgronomy/Agribusiness
d egree 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 customersYou have
excellent
English
written and oral communication skillsYou're
comfortable in front of
small and large groups
and have
an ability to lead and influenceYou are d etail and accuracy orient ed
with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyYou're
o pen to
new ideas
and
are
not afraid to challenge the norm to help find better solution s Compensation and Benefits:
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $89,400 to $125,280 .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://bit.ly/3S8aDCjPlease 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. Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram: IG •
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