Dealer Recruiter - SD, IA, KS, CA

Work Type: Contract / Self-Employeed Open Locations: Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, California (and other select locations for motivated individuals) Dealer Recruiter Role Responsibilities: U.S. Soil, inc. is looking to expand our Dealer network to fill areas where there are customers but not Dealers to sell Planters II. Recruiters are key to that role. A Recruiter looks for and sets up local individuals (farmer, coops, fertilizer salesmen) as Dealers for Planters II's Foundation Mineral Fertilizer. A recruiter builds his/her client base. Part sales representative, part lead finder, they have the freedom to develop their business and get out what they put into it. Usually, a good recruiter will step into a full distributorship position after a few years of building leads and contacts. Desired Skill set: Background in agriculture Experience with fertilizers, sales and coops. Contacts with local resellers and coops. Contacts with local farmers and ranchers Willingness to learn. Self-Motivation Recommended Basic computer skills Basic marketing / business skills What is required? Requirements for being a good recruiter are as follows:   1. Strong Social Values:  - We believe a customer should always be treated with the utmost respect. Integrity and honesty are a must if you are going to use the Planters name. We expect you to be honest with the customer and us at all times and to be true to your word.   2. Social Networking: - A good recruiter knows the people in their local community, and has the capability to organize meetings. If a dealer recruiter waits for a client to contact them, then they have already lost that client. Small town values are important, and dealers need to call upon their clients.   3. Creative: - Creative individuals are needed to make a business grow. Recruiters are always trying to think of new ways to present the product to the individuals in their area. We will work with you in pushing the product and advertising, but you have to take that first step.   4. Independence: - While U.S. Soil will help your business in many different ways, we also realize our recruiters are independent contractors / businesses. If you value your independence over rigid structure,  U.S. Soil is ideal for you.   5. Ambition: - Ambition is important, as you are the one that makes your business grow. If you have ambition, we can provide the tools that will help you excel. About U.S. Soil Established in 1947 U.S. Soil, a family owned  and operated business, works tirelessly to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming.   Today, there are many mineral supplements on  the market, but few provide the ideal mineral combination U.S. Soil is able to provide with Planters II.   By choosing U.S. Soil, you are choosing to use a  company that has the experience and the  products to build your foundation for the future. To learn more contact me at: Albert Lionelle Vice President U.S. Soil, Inc phone: (719) 539-3535 email: Albert.Lionelle@ussoil.net web: http://www.ussoil.net/ ============================================= Thank you - and any comments / feed back would be appreciated. Cheers, Albert Lionelle Vice President U.S. Soil, Inc phone: (719) 539-3535 email: Albert.Lionelle@ussoil.net web: http://www.ussoil.net/

Agency Account Service and Public Relations Professionals

We’re Alpha Scouts^® and we recruit proven leaders for great companies.  We are currently seeking agency marketing professionals, persons who people enjoy working with, and for, on a day to day basis.  We are seeking persons who are agency smart, marketing savvy – proven leaders who are going places.  We’re looking for open minded innovators, as well as someone who can develop and manage programs in a dynamic market environment.

 

Current searches include a variety of agricultural marketing communications positions for multiple marketing communications agencies who are focused on delivering best-in-class agricultural marketing for well respected national accounts.   If you have experience in crops, livestock or both, we would like to talk to you.  

 

For agronomy marketing positions, we are especially seeking row crop experience and specifically corn and soybeans.   Previous experience working with both seed and pesticides is helpful.  With respect to livestock marketing; experience in beef, dairy and swine markets are desired.   We also have positions in both animal health and animal nutrition.  We are also interested in companion animal experience, including dogs and cats as well as equine.

 

Examples of current positions include multiple advertising account managers and an advertising account supervisor.  Desired candidates will have demonstrated a successful track record and series of promotions as account service professionals in a marketing communications setting.  This can include integrated communications, web, direct, advertising and/or PR.  You must have a working knowledge of multiple communications disciplines.  We have an urgent need for beef and dairy experience.

 

In addition, we are looking for a public relations account supervisor.  Successful public relations candidates will have demonstrated a successful track record of traditional and innovative PR practices in a marketing communications or editorial setting. Strong industry/media contacts are a must, as is a background in the beef and swine markets.

 

Requirements:

• Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.)
• Between two and ten years of relevant marketing experience.
• A proven track record of agency experience; additional experience on the client side is a plus. 
• Portfolio of attractive brands and examples of successful marketing programs.
• Seeking people with public relations, direct, advertising and high quality collateral experience.
• Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area in client programs, within the internal agency setting and with clients.
• Seeking people with both business to business (B2B) marketing experience as well as consumer marketers (B2C).
• Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required.
• Salaries are attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.

 

For more information on Alpha Scouts and our open positions, visit us at www.alphascouts.com.

 

 

Katana Ewbank

Alpha Scouts

E: katana@alphascouts.com