Crop Specialist - Prairieland FS - Kahoka, MO
GROWMARK, Inc.
At Prairieland FS, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Working with the industry's top professionals, you'll develop new expertise through varied job experiences and company-sponsored training programs. And you'll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Plus, FS believes in attracting and retaining diverse talent. You can contribute your unique experiences and background to build a community that fosters mutual respect and meaningful relationships. * * * REPORTS TO:* Agronomy Manager *STATUS:* Exempt * _PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT_* * _ _* Assumes responsibility for developing customers through effective marketing of crop inputs, such as fertilizer, crop protection pesticides, seed products, service income, technical services, and ag-finance programs, to maximize profitable sales. * _ _* * _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_* * Implements marketing plans and develops strategies that generate profitable sales in the assigned territory. * Utilizes target marketing and professional sales techniques, including the FS sales interview road map, cropping programs, emphasis on appropriate features and benefits, and contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects. * Develops territory and competitive analysis to maintain current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition. * Provides value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects. Schedules product delivery and application to patron locations. Conducts regular patron meetings on product and technical information. * Provides customer service using soil testing, crop scouting, and other programs to follow up on customer complaints and seek a reasonable “win/win” resolution. * Ensures customers’ creditworthiness, quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. * Promotes using 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, adhering to the uniform policy, and maintaining 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 key accounts and targeted prospects. * Promotes company credit policy with customers. * Attains and maintains technical and sales skills to certification standards. * Performs all other duties as assigned. * _ _* * _ _* * _ _* * _ _* * _REQUIREMENTS_* * Educations and Experience* * * Normally, it requires a minimum of an associate degree in agriculture, marketing, or business, or equivalent, and two years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of production agriculture. * * * Functional Competencies* * * * Must have or have the ability to obtain a CDL license with appropriate endorsements and maintain a satisfactory driving record. * Must be able to travel independently and overnight. * Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable professional certifications associated with the agronomy industry. (i.e., CCA, CCS, CPA, Commercial Applicator w/applicable categories) * Ability and willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons. * * * Core Competencies* * * Demonstrated core competencies, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development. * _ _* * Physical Demands* * * * _Lifting/Carrying Frequency Pushing/Pulling Frequency _* * _Under 10 lbs. Frequently Under 10 lbs. Frequently _* * _11-20 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently _* * _21-50 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently _* * _51-100 lbs. Occasionally 51-100 lbs. Occasionally _* * _Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable Over 100 lbs. Not Applicable _* * _Twisting/Turning Frequency Driving Frequency _* * _Bend Frequently Automatic Trans Not Applicable _* * _Climb Frequently Standard Trans Frequently _* * _Crawl Frequently _* * _Kneel Frequently Elements Frequency _* * _Reach Outward Frequently Exposure to Cold Frequently _* * _Reach Over Head Frequently Exposure to Heat Frequently _* * _Reach Over Shoulder Frequently Exposure to dust, dirt, debris Frequently _* * _Sit Frequently Exposure to chemicals Frequently _* * _Squat Frequently Exposure to high noise levels Frequently _* * _Stand Frequently Working from heights Frequently _* * _Walk-Normal Surfaces Frequently _* * _Walk-Slippery Surfaces Frequently Other _* * _Walk-Uneven Surfaces Frequently Keyboard/Ten Key Frequently _* * _ Fine Dexterity Frequently _* * _ Handling (grasping, holding) Frequently _* * _ Repetitive Motion – Hands Frequently _* * _ Repetitive Motion – Feet Frequently _* * _ _* * _ _* * _ _* * _EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT_* Prairieland FS, Inc. strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission, and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent. We are an equal opportunity employer. Issue Date: 1/1/2025 Job Title: Crop Specialist Prairieland FS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, always looking for hardworking individuals to join our team.
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