| Position Title/Summary | Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative |
|---|---|
| Recruiter's Name * | Tom Ebeling |
| Email * | rebecca@specmeters.com |
| Industry * | Agriculture/Horticulture |
| Company * | Spectrum Technologies, Inc |
| Where to call you. | (815) 436-4440 |
| Career Website | http://www.specmeters.com |
| Copy and Paste Job Description. | |
| Company: Spectrum Technologies is an industry-leading, 22-year-old company that develops and markets affordable measurement instrumentation and technology to the agricultural and horticultural markets worldwide. The company has over 14,000 customers in over 75 countries. The customers are in the agricultural, chemical, seed segments, including major universities, the USDA-ARS, growers, agricultural and turf consultants, golf course superintendents, greenhouse growers, and research organizations. Spectrum is focused on four primary product groups: Weather and Environmental Monitoring; Nutrient Management Tools; Integrated Pest Management Tools; and Soil Moisture and Quality Measurement. Spectrum has received 16 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers for innovations in new product technology. Please visit our website at www.specmeters.com for additional information. Position: Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative interested in joining an entrepreneurial and highly successful company that values and rewards individual contribution and new ideas. The representative will work as a team with four other staff members in the US/Canada sales group with the career development goal of advancing into a position of increasing responsibility. This role is based at our corporate office in suburban Plainfield, Illinois, 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Duties/Responsibilities: • Processing sales orders and monitoring orders from receipt to shipment; • Preparing sales quotations while directing inbound and outbound call activity; • Preparing documentation for international shipments (NAFTA, etc.); • Proactively tracking and following up sales leads and inquiries; • Maintaining and updating customer databases and files; • Participating in sales and marketing initiatives, market analyses, and new product roll-outs; • Periodic travel to trade events; Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree; industry knowledge a plus; • Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Internet); • Other technology and science skills a plus; • Passion for relationship-building; • Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, small team environment; • Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. | |
| Apply To: | Rebecca Fry, Marketing Mngr |
| Application Deadline | August 30, 2009 |
Jun 23, 2009
Customer Service Representative
May 6, 2009
District Sales Manager - Illinois
| Position Title/Summary | District Sales Manager |
|---|---|
| Recruiter's Name * | Betsy Stern |
| Email * | betsy@stcsearch.com |
| Industry * | Agriculture |
| Company * | Management Recruiters of St. Charles |
| Where to call you. | (630) 443-5200 |
| Career Website | http://www.stcsearch.com |
| DISTRICT SALES MANAGER - Multiple Openings in IL I am working with a well known seed company to find several District Sales Managers in IL. This position is responsible for the sales and management of accounts in their territory, including recruiting and managing seed dealers. Some of the Specific Responsibilities of this position include: * Provide education and training to seed dealers * Motivate and assist dealer network to develop and grow market share. * Organize, plan and conduct educational and informative meetings. * Conduct service calls, and troubleshooting calls to all customers and report findings to research and management. Requirements: To be considered for this position, you MUST have experience in the agriculture industry and experience working with or knowledge of specific farmers in your area. This could include selling seed, fertilizer or other ag product, or managing a retail outlet. CCA or other certification is preferred but not required. This company pays a generous base salary, plus bonus. Benefits include car, computer, health and more. | |
| Apply To: | Betsy@stcsearch.com |
| Application Deadline | July 30, 2009 |
Feb 12, 2009
District Sales Manager - Illinois
| Position Title/Summary | District Sales Manager |
|---|---|
| Recruiter's Name * | Betsy Stern |
| Email * | betsy@stcsearch.com |
| Industry * | Agriculture |
| Company * | MRI |
| Where to call you. | (630) 443-5200 |
| Career Website | http://www.stcsearch.com |
| Copy and Paste Job Description. | |
| DISTRICT SALES MANAGER - Northern IL One of my clients, a well known and respected independent seed company, is looking for a District Sales Manager for a large territory in Northern IL. This person will report directly to the President of the company and will be responsible for growing the territory, as well as maintaining existing accounts. This company primarily sells directly to customers, but this person will also maintain some farmer dealer accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales aptitude and ability to work autonomously. A background in ag retail, ag sales, industrial sales or related industry would be preferred. Most importantly, this company is looking for someone that can aggressively pursue new business. Compensation is competitive, and includes a car allowance, gas card, computer, cell phone and more. To be considered for this role, you must have experience selling directly to farmers. Send your resume to Betsy@stcsearch.com. | |
| Apply To: | Betsy Stern |
| Application Deadline | February 26, 2009 |
Dec 30, 2008
Internships
Dec 18, 2008
Super Agronomy Sales Specialist Job
- Direct Sales: Sell and service our present customer list, while growing their business relationship with the company and yourself. Develop a key prospective customer list and design a specific plan for obtaining a large portion of every prospects agronomy business.
- Know and utilize all the agronomy products and programs of the multiple seed and chemical brands the Pearl City Elevator sells to maximize the goals and objectives set forth by the Agronomy Dept. Manager and the Agronomy Sales Team.
- Work directly with other salesman and the operations and office managers planning and executing each days activities to insure the best efficiencies and service for the company and customer.
- Attend meetings and training sessions deemed necessary by management to keep updated on products, services, and the general Ag environment.
- Work with the entire Agronomy Sales Team to produce new sales programs and services offered by the Agronomy Department.
- Be willing to invest the time necessary to make the company and yourself successful.
Dec 3, 2008
Cool Inside Sales Gig
Inside Sales Account Manager – Agricultural Division
Join the team that is providing cutting edge services to today's top producers and agribusinesses!
DTN is currently seeking an Inside Sales Account Manager professional capable of engaging with prospects about their challenges in today's volatile commodity markets and aligning their needs to our newest generation of DTN services. In this role, you will be calling outbound to current DTN customers and targeting new acquisition prospects throughout the United States and Canada. The chosen candidate will possess a passion for growth in the agricultural industry, have general knowledge about the issues affecting today's Ag markets, and fundamentally understands the importance of developing a positive return on investment for our customers. Whether it's providing our new generation of Internet, Satellite or Mobile delivered services, our representatives will provide truly unique capabilities that will enable our customers to make smarter financial decisions. EXCELLENT Upside potential!
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS in Agriculture or related field preferred
Background in Agriculture preferred
Previous Inside Sales or Sales experience required
Ability to work in a highly energetic, competitive, team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
DTN provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and a casual work environment.
To join the DTN team and make a difference, email your resume to HYPERLINK "mailto:michelle.hopkins@dtn.com" michelle.hopkins@dtn.com
About DTN:
From corn producers to soybean growers to dairy farmers to grain elevator operators, DTN is and has always been the Ag industry's top choice for information. DTN provides more relevant, targeted information to more agricultural segments than any other source.
DTN's agricultural suite of products serves a broad segment in the agriculture industry, including: farmers, ranchers, brokers, grain merchandisers, agronomists, local Ag retailers, global agribusinesses and many others. The heart of DTN's products is its proprietary, real-time content: marketing analysis, agricultural news, business grade weather, agronomic information, and management tools. In particular, DTN's producer products serve as a team of experts, readily available 24x7, and armed with the best-in-class tools, enabling the producer to make better decisions in his or her farm business.
an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
Nov 5, 2008
Chief Financial Officer - Hot Opportunity!
Regional agricultural company located in Northern Illinois with annual revenues of $90 million is seeking a Chief Financial Officer.
Overview:
Responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with company management to execute long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Will direct and oversee all fiscal functions of the company, including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts of future business growth and general economic outlook.
Skill/Experience Requirements:
8-10+ years experience in related financial/management roles
Advanced qualifications in Accounting/Finance essential
Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance (advanced degree preferred)
Agricultural experience preferred
Send resume and application to: agriculturalcfo@gmail.com
Oct 13, 2008
Customer Care Representative - Illinois
Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.
And we are looking for top talent to join our team!
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2
billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
Customer Care Representative – Lisle, IL - 922
Role Purpose –
To provide excellent customer service and support to the brokerage team, and to sales representatives and vendors that handle brokerage products in the Flowers industry.
Accountabilities –
Responsible for providing customer service to Syngenta Sales reps as they require entry of orders, and also work with vendors to determine product availability. Review quotes and process orders. • Manage individual time to effectively handle and prioritize multiple inbound and outbound calls, solve customer issues, and complete daily activities. • Manage orders from start to finish including editing orders, order entry, sourcing product, verifying acknowledgements, vendor confirmation, status checks, and order changes. • Process order acknowledgments. • Follow all SAP and Customer Care procedures as outlined by Team Leads and Customer Care Manager (CCM). • Provide accurate and complete documentation on all issues so anyone can fill in if necessary. • Provide recommendations for problem resolution. • Strive for the highest internal and external customer satisfaction at all times. • Communicate issues to Lead CCR and/or CCM as needed. • Participate in special projects as required by Lead CCR or CCM. • Provide back up for product group members on a regular basis, provide back up in other areas as requested. • Willingly work additional hours occasionally during the busy season, or complete tasks outside of the job description as the yearly business cycle dictates
Knowledge, experience & capabilities –
Excellent product knowledge • Works well with Lead CCR in determining training issues and creating efficiencies • Mentor to less experienced CCR's • Strong interpersonal skills and a "team player" attitude with demonstrated Customer Care skills • Demonstrated computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, knowledge of SAP or other comparable database would be beneficial) • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve. • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Self starter with excellent time management skills • Minimum 2 years Customer Care experience
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE