What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Foods Outside Sales position at MFA INC?
OBJECTIVE:
Maintain and increase sales of fertilizer products to independent retail and non-affiliated cooperatives in the mid-west. All duties should be performed in accordance with company policy.
OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT YOU:
- Work in conjunction with the Plant Foods division to grow fertilizer sales
- Work with the Plant Foods division to increase overall margin
- Provide market intelligence to the Plant Foods division
- Meet sales quotas for plant foods to non-company owned and dealers
- Make personal sales calls
YOU ARE RIGHT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU:
- Have experience working in agriculture and enjoy being a key player in the industry
- Have a desire to succeed in your career and the ability to represent the company’s culture
- Have the ability to uphold the company’s mission, vision and values
- Have good time management skills
- Have good oral and written communication skills
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Have exceptional organizational skills
- Can demonstrate timely and accurate decision making skills
- Can demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, assertiveness and are results-oriented
- Can demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
- Have the ability to create and maintain professional working relationships
HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BRING:
- BS degree or minimum two years marketing/sales experience within the fertilizer industry