Crop Advisor North Central Indiana

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This Simplot Grower Solutions role provides customer service to growers through the sale of crop nutrition crop protection seed specialty technology and other agronomic products and consultative services. The role is led under the general direction of the Area Sales Manager who provides support and leadership to all Crop Advisors within specifically recognized agronomic geographies to achieve the Companys financial goals and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and live the Simplot brand as the best-in-class Agricultural distributor. Grow new business and manage a customer base within a defined area to meet and exceed area sales and profitability goals and gross margin targets.
• Seek out product and service opportunities for current customers that enhance both Simplot and the customers bottom line. Market products to growers by initiating sales calls providing advice and consultative services and monitoring individualized agronomic programs in respect to use of crop protection crop nutrition seed specialty technology and other related areas. Emphasize and sell proprietary products where appropriate to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with other Crop Advisors as directed by Region Managers and / or Market Managers to increase knowledge develop sales marketing manage customer relationships and increase profits in the Sales Area.
• Regularly interface with the Region Manager and Market Manager to execute market strategies report sales trends and competitor activities as well as opportunities and challenges in the geography.
• Ensure adequate follow-through in regards to operational aspects of the business such as delivery application and billing are handled appropriately. Regularly and reliably communicate with operations to ensure strong performance in delivery and service outcomes.
• Maintain customer agronomic records assist in establishing customer financial records and collaborate with the Area Financial Services Manager in the establishment of credit and resolution of credit matters.

Typical Education

Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).

Relevant Experience

Required Certifications

A Valid Drivers License is required.

Other Information

Job Requisition ID : 23736

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Location(s) : SGS Retail - Logansport

Country : United States

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Channel Marketing,Accounting Tally,CSS,Corporate Risk Management,Hibernate,Brokerage

Employment Type : Advisor

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1