What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative / Agronomic Technical Consultant - Louisville, KY position at Timac AGRO USA?
DescriptionIf you want your next professional adventure to be rich in challenges, in an environment that encourages autonomy and initiatives, we invite you to take part in the growth of a dynamic, family-oriented and international company. Joining us means daring to be different, showing autonomy, knowing how to transform constraints into opportunities, but above all it means moving forward together towards a common goal: offering agronomic solutions for high-performance, sustainable agriculture. Our Team in the field is made up of Agronomic Technical Consultant and they are tasked with expanding, building an maintaining their sales territory. Always in the field, they maintain a relationship of partnership with their clients. Trained in our innovations in plant and animal nutrition, our TIMAC AGRO representatives make personalized recommendations tailored to each farm and its needs, becoming a trusted advisor to the farmers they assist.Essential Job FunctionsPresent and sell company products and services to current and potential clients.Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.Prepares credit paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.Identify and resolve client complaints.Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to complete sales.Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.Perform random soil sampling of each field within the territory every 3 to 4 years and prepare for analysis.In order to evaluate the nutrient management program, monitor plant response to nutrient application on a regular basis.Evaluate farm nutrient levels from soils, plants, and manures and integrate into a nutrient management strategy.Stay abreast of current agronomic and pesticide information through meetings and publications.Acquire Certified Crop Advisor certificationAssist where needed. Requirements College Degree or Equivalent Experience1-5 Years of experience in the Agricultural IndustryValid Driver’s LicenseCertified Crop Advisor Certification (within time frame of employment)Benefits401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork LocationOn the road