Agronomy Sales Specialist

Hull Coop is seeking a qualified and experienced Agronomy Sales Specialist to provide value-added agronomic recommendations that maximize crop yields and deliver exceptional service to growers, directly supporting the cooperative’s market growth, operational efficiency, and strategic goals. This position drives sales, field service, and account reporting while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude that strengthens relationships across the cooperative, with current customers, and with prospective clients.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes and coordinates the sales of fertilizer, crop nutrition products, crop protection products, seed, and seed treatments to maximize yield.
• Implements marketing and sales plans; establishes and meets sales goals; networks with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities.
• Scout fields for different diseases and pests
• Work with growers and make seed, fertilizer, and chemical recommendations to help them get the best return on investment possible.
• Maintain and build a customer base of agricultural customers through proactive customer service and business development.
• Proactively reach out to prospective and current customers to expand our market share, utilizing scheduled appointments and cold calls.
• Visit weekly with the Manager to discuss sales calls, goal progress, and challenges.
• Stay up to date on the latest products and agronomic techniques to position yourself as a trusted advisor to producers.
• Attend sales meetings for education.
• Report accurate competitive information to the manager.
• Use Ag tech tools designed to help the grower.
• Adhere to Hull Cooperative pricing, policies, and credit terms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College degree in an area of specialty and/or 2 years of experience. (Note: We will interview promising candidates without prior experience, though experience is preferred.)
• Commercial Applicator's license with 1A, 1B, and 1C, 4, and Handler endorsements (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Dropbox, and other vendor-driven platforms.
• Agronomic knowledge of Crop Protection Products (CCP), Crop Nutrients (CN), and Seed Genetics
• Compliance knowledge, with the ability to follow and comply with FDA, OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during peak seasons.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Hull, IA 51239 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000