What are the responsibilities and job description for the CN Decatur Terminal Sales Manager position at GreenPoint Ag?
Summary/Objective
This position will handle sales and marketing for the Decatur CN Terminal to Member Cooperatives and Independents across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee.
Essential Functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods and the use of hands to finger is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force may occasionally be required. While performing the duties of this job, good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, and copiers is needed. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee primarily and GreenPoint AG footprint on a limited basis.
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
This position will handle sales and marketing for the Decatur CN Terminal to Member Cooperatives and Independents across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee.
Essential Functions
- Sales and Marketing Cooperative and Independent accounts.
- Communicate marketing campaigns and pricing for sales to member cooperatives and independents.
- Communicate forecasting & market intel with team members.
- Arrange product freight as necessary to member cooperatives and independents.
- Maintain integrity and alliance with key vendors where necessary for quality and timely deliveries.
- Field product inquiries from customers.
- Inventory management for supply and forecasting.
- Maintain consistent communication with terminal staff.
- Assist in multiple aspects of the Crop Nutrient Department (i.e., accounting, logistics, marketing, system changes, etc.)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Business is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Ag experience in Retail or Wholesale environment.
- Knowledge of products and blending software is preferred.
- Utilization of problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills (written and verbal).
- Detail oriented, with the capability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
- Rudimentary math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division & percentages).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
- Maintain professionalism at all times
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods and the use of hands to finger is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force may occasionally be required. While performing the duties of this job, good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, and copiers is needed. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee primarily and GreenPoint AG footprint on a limited basis.
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
