Regional Sales Agronomist

Position Objective: Regional Sales Agronomist will add value through expertise and service to our patrons, enhancing the bottom line of the CFS Agronomy division.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete sales calls to maintain current business and expand CFS footprint
• Pre call planning
• Service
• Follow up
• Collaborative on-farm approach
• Proficient in Central Advantage
• Use our internal ag technology platform to make data-based recommendations for our patrons
• Become an expert in Central Advantage philosophies and management recommendations
• Develop and maintain agronomy expertise
• Attend regular internal and external agronomy and sales trainings
• Seek individual learning and development opportunities
• Complete agronomy talent development program upon start
• Know and follow CFS agronomy SOPs, BMPs, Credit Policy and other initiatives
• Continually seek and pursue growth of all agronomy products and services
• Build and maintain relationships with growers through service and expertise
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all traffic laws and all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance
• Make decisions and follow instructions with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management, could include agronomy operations

Desired skills and competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative approach to grower service
• Works well in a change environment
• Positive attitude
• Service mindset

Licensing, Certification and Qualification:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with haz-mat endorsement, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

Working Environment: 75% of time spent customers facing, 25% preparation and continuing education. Customer facing time will vary between office, field and remote locations.

Physical Demands: Able to get in and out of farm equipment, lift 50 lbs.

CFS Offers an excellent benefit package:

• Health- with company HSA contribution , Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Clothing and Boot program

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer