Sales Rep - Michigan

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Sales Representative – Central Michigan - 1330

Role Purpose –

This position is primarily responsible for increasing business profitability through achieving or exceeding financial and business targets for an assigned territory while implementing marketing strategies and continually improving the customer connection.

Accountabilities –

• Provide value added services to targeted accounts. Each rep will work with targeted accounts within a core geography. 
• Assure proper product use and expectations to include; product features and benefits, pest identification, scouting, application timing, grower/retail meetings and sale confirmation. This will also include follow-up with key growers after the use season. 
• Develop and implement territory business plans to achieve sales objectives and identify opportunities for profitable market share growth. 
• Assist the District to exceed financial and market share objectives.
• Act as steward of product portfolio by making product use recommendations and by managing complaints in the field as needed.
• Develop a profound understanding of customer needs via consultative selling within assigned market areas.
• Attain sales and marketing goals

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

• It is essential that the candidate have a broad knowledge of the product portfolio and of corresponding crop markets. 
• The candidate must be able to recognize competitive activities in the marketplace and know how to effectively minimize impact without compromising profitability targets

Critical experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Agriculture. 
• The candidate must demonstrate the following abilities: leadership, innovative thinking and calculated risk-taking.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

The candidate must have the following competencies:
• Customer Focus – candidate must be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of external customers and clients; obtains first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customer in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Business Acumen – candidate must know how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Resilience – candidate must be able to recover rapidly from adversity, change or misfortunate; must have the ability to bounce back from difficult situations; have the capacity to make realistic plans and take steps to carry them out; candidate must have a positive view of self and confidence in his/her strengths and abilities.
• Integrity and Trust – candidate must be widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Drive for Results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• The candidate must be team focused and exhibit a passion for continued success.
• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills, which are required for this role.
• The candidate must demonstrate he/she possesses excellent sales and negotiations skills.
• Candidate must have, as a minimum, basic personal computing skills

Additional Information – • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Travel Requirements – 40%

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

Agronomy Sales Consultant - $250 Referral Bonus

This is a great position anyway - and people in this area are in high need. So, are you Motivated to earn extra cash? If you refer the successful candidate to this position, you will earn $250 - cash!

Agronomy Sales Consultant (Eastern IL) $35-$70K DOE

We are seeking driven individuals who posses an agriculture background and want the opportunity to get out in the country, build relationships with growers and sell, sell, sell!

If you have a BS in an Ag field or have experience in sales, this may be your opportunity to join at Top Retail organization as an Agronomy Sales Consultant in Eastern IL. Knowledge of Corn, Wheat and Soybean inputs will be a huge benefit, but we are looking for people who can sell value. Experienced individuals or those that show desire, drive and ambition will be considered. Compensation will be based on experience and you will be provided with a very competitive salary and performance bonus.

Successful Candidates will need to posses good communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a team environment. You must express a positive attitude, drive, ambition and desire to do things in a professional manner. This company is a respected organization and for this position, they want someone who can sell the value of their products and services.

We have several of these positions open in Eastern IL, so send in your information and we work to find one in your preferred area.

How to earn the referral bonus: Send this job listing to anyone you know that might be interested in the position. Be sure to tell them that when they apply they should indicate you as a referral. You are welcome to email me to let me know who you told about the position as well. If you are noted as the referring party, I'll contact you to make sure you get paid for networking! Simply simple.

Apply to: Mark Jewell

mark@agjobnetwork.com

Sales Agronomists - North Dakota

Position Title/Summary	Agronomy Sales
Recruiter's Name *	Jason Doppenberg
Email *	jason@greatplainsinc.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Great Plains Consulting
Where to call you.	(605) 767-8881
Career Website
Copy and Paste Job Description.	Two sales agronomists needed in this SE North Dakota coop location. Looking for one candidate with sales experience and one entry level candidate. This is a great coop to work for with several locations in SD and ND. Entry level positions will start at $50k+ with experienced candidates having the potential to make $80-90k as a base plus comm. This company is looking to fill these positions ASAP. If you are looking to make great money then you need to apply for these two positions.
Apply To:	Jason Doppenberg

Agronomy Sales - Midwest

Agronomy sales is a happening field if you are interested in it.  This posting with Great Plains Consulting is a good start for you!

Position Title/Summary	Agronomy Sales
Recruiter's Name *	Jason Doppenberg
Email *	jason@greatplainsinc.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Great Plains Consulting
Where to call you.	(605) 767-8881
Career Website
Copy and Paste Job Description.	We have several different positions available from Agronomy Sales to Seed Sales. These positions are with coops in IA, MN, ND, SD and NE. These positions range from entry level out of college to several years of experience. Just give me a call and I will try to set you up with the job you are looking for. This is a great time to further your career.
Apply To:	Jason Doppenberg
Application Deadline

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

Agronomy Sales - ND

Position Title/Summary	Agronomy Sales
Recruiter's Name *	Brady Lynch
Email *	BCL@agoodjob.com
Industry *	Agronomy
Company *	Management Recruiters of Sioux Falls
Where to call you.	(605) 367-6939
Career Website	http://www.agoodjob.com
Agronomy Sales Manager ND- Take the Next Step A very progressive retail Agronomy center in central North Dakota is currently looking for an Agronomy Manager to become "the face of the company." This company prides itself in their strides in Precision Ag/GPS. This would be a perfect opportunity for someone in Agronomy Sales that is looking to take the next step into more of a management position, although a very strong sales aptitude is important, as sales will be a key role to this position. They want someone who can �take the bull by the horns� and run with it -- it will be very hands-off. Negotiating well with the chemical companies is important, as is being able to purchase grain from the farmers. This person will be responsible for overseeing 4 people, working with the Crop Scouts, and helping with the hiring process. The right individual must be able to multi-task. This company treats its people well, and is willing to pay for the right person. This individual must have at least 1-2 years of relevant retail Agronomy experience and seed knowledge. If interested, you will need to apply quickly, as this position will not be on the market long. To Apply: Please send a confidential resume in Word format along with references to BCL@agoodjob.com Salary: $45,000-$55,000 DOE. Performance bonus, vehicle, insurance, 401k, phone, housing. If you fit the profile for this position but need a different location, don't hesitate to contact us at www.agoodjob.com. We have many other positions available. Management Recruiters of Sioux Falls, LLP works nationally and is recognized as a leader in recruiting and placing people in the AG industry. Contact: Brady Lynch Management Recruiters of Sioux Falls 116 W 69th Street Suite 200 Sioux Falls, SD BCL@agoodjob.com Compensation: From: $45,000.00 To: $55,000.00

AgJobCast with Land O Lakes Ag Business Placement

Today I talked with Jeri Derig a Recruiting Manager for Land O Lakes Agribusiness Placement. You will be absolutely astonished at the amount of opportunity within the Land O Lakes Cooperative System! From Custom Application to CEO - the opportunity abounds! Join us and listen in!

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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

Agronomy Sales Rep X 2

Position Title/Summary	Agronomy Sales Representative
Recruiter's Name *	Mike Conklin
Email *	mike@agripnw.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	AGRI-associates
Where to call you.	(509) 285-5657
Career Website	http://www.agripnw.com
Copy and Paste Job Description.
The Sales Rep will promote the proper use of crop protection products, plant food, seed and other services offered at the cooperative to area producers by making on-the-farm sales presentations. Primarily dryland wheat region with barley & legumes as secondary crops. Company is very progressive and very profitable. Looking for some relevant experience but will consider recent grads with proper credentials. Bachelors in Agronomy, Plant Science, etc. Salary base of $50,000 to $65,000 with outstanding incentive potential of up to $20,000 or better. Inland Pacific Northwest location. Need 2 people!
Apply To:	Mike Conklin
Application Deadline	April 10, 2009

Regional Sales Manager - OH, IN, MI

Amanda at Sedona Ag is a complete joy to work with. If you are looking for a great jobs as a District Sales Manager, she will be great for you to go through as a recruiter!

Position Title/Summary	Regional Sales Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Amanda Brechler
Email *	amanda@careerpros.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Sedona AG Services
Where to call you.	(563) 556-3040
Career Website	http://www.careerpros.com
A regional seed company is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to successfully lead a team of District Sales Managers in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Candidates must possess leadership skills and qualifications, reliable, must be self-motivated, and passionate about the agriculture industry. This position involves management of sales individuals, on-farm selling, customer service, and implementing technology. At least 5 years of professional sales and managerial experience is required. BS/BA and experience in the crop production is preferred. Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities, vehicle, and full benefits package are offered. If you are interested in joining a growing, fast pace, professional sales organization please email (preferred), fax or send resume to: SEDONA AG ATTN: Amanda 3392 HILLCREST ROAD DUBUQUE, IA 52002 Fax: 563-556-3041
Apply To:	Amanda Brechler
Application Deadline	February 27, 2009

Director of Agronomy Services

I spoke with Mike who listed this job for his company - AGRI-associates. What a nice guy! You'll enjoy working with Mike if you think this job is for you!

Name * Mike Conklin
Email * mike@agripnw.com
Company *
AGRI-associates
Where to call you. (509) 285-5657
Career Website http://www.agripnw.com
Copy and Paste Job Description.
Long established Ag Company is looking for highly motivated, organized, aggressive Director of Agronomy Services. This position is full time with an excellent benefit package, salary and experienced staff. Successful candidate will direct, market and coordinate all facets of large agronomy operation. Prefer 10 years industry experience with minimum of 3 years in management. Salary range $47,600 to $76,200. Inland Pacific Northwest location.

Apply To: Mike Conklin

Agronomy Division Manager

Position: Agronomy Division Manager
Location: Western Wisconsin

Highlights: Career opportunity for a self-motivated leader to manage a cooperative’s agronomy division in Western Wisconsin. The ideal candidate should possess excellent management, communication, problem solving and organizational skills. The position is responsible for supervision of the Agronomy Operations and maintenance, marketing and merchandising, profitability and sales, purchasing, pricing, reporting, inventory control, and risk management.

The cooperative has total sales of $14 million of which the agronomy division has sales of $2 million. There are 2 full time employees and approximately 6 seasonal employees in the department. This is an opportunity to join the winning team of a strong, profitable and growing agriculture business in Western Wisconsin. We offer a very competitive salary based on experience with a very competitive benefit package for our employees.

Send resumes to: Gary Tomter, 325 8th St., Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 or email: gary.tomter@chsinc.com

Vice President of Grain Operations

Job Title  Vice President of Grain Operations

Location:  SE Wisconsin

Job Description       Responsible to the President and CEO for the overall business management and direction of a 34 million bushel, 8 location Grain Division. Manage the activities of 14 direct reports and 37 indirect reports. Work with the Grain Operations Manager, Grain Merchandising Manager, and all elevator managers to effectively manage the procurement, storage, and selling of grain. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with growers to increase the business level and success of the cooperative. Plan a budget for approval and then execute that plan to achieve overall volume and profit objectives. Work with the Grain Operations Manager to plan and recommend capital improvement projects to the President and CEO. Assure the safe, secure operation of the cooperative's multi-million bushel grain storage and handling systems.

Education/Job Experience     B.A. or B.S. in Agriculture Business, Business or related field. 7-10 years of progressively more responsible jobs in the grain or related industry. Experienced in multi-site management, with an excellent understanding of grain accounting. Proficient in use of grain software systems (AgVantage preferred). Proven success in the motivation, management and development of subordinates, and a good working knowledge of grain merchandising.

Contact:  Jeri Derrig - (515) 574-2905 – jdderrig@landolakesinc.com

Vice President of Agronomy Operations - Iowa

Job Title  Vice President of Agronomy Operations

Location:  Iowa

Job Description       The Vice President of Agronomy Operations will be responsible for the future direction of the division. This position will directly supervise up to six employees and have responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning and delegating work assignments; performance reviews; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Essential Duties include talent management - hiring and retaining; P&L responsibilities; facilitating operations; managing company assets; quality control.

Education/Job Experience     • Previous operations management experience in an agricultural setting. • Ability to motivate and foster developing leaders • Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging colleagues to continuously deliver the best possible service. • Thorough understanding of agronomic issues. • Has demonstrated a commitment to service excellence.  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated experience with financial analysis, forecasting, capital expenses & budget development, variance analysis, operational analysis, etc. • Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of agronomy operations management. • Personal strengths must include ability to see the big picture, ability to identify important issues, organization skills, attention to detail, adaptability, ability to effectively balance multiple projects concurrently, problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and ability to get things done under pressure. • Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including writing and presenting reports at all levels. • Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations. • 10 years of related experience • BA/BS degree preferred

Contact:  Jeri Derrig - (515) 574-2905 – jdderrig@landolakesinc.com

Super Agronomy Sales Specialist Job

                     

            Pearl City Elevator, Inc.

                                             4306 W. Galena Rd.

                                             Lena. IL. 61048

             Agronomy Department

                                     Job Description

Products: Fertilizer, Ag Chemical, Seed, Precision Farming Products, and Services, and Nutrient Management Services.

Job Title:  Agronomy Sales Specialist

Responsibility: To work with local farmers, offering Agronomy products and services, while keeping the company and customers best interests in mind. While performing your daily activities, always maintain a professional image and appearance.

Primary Duties:

• 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.

Supervision:

General Manager and respective Department Managers  

Pearl City Elevator, Inc.

Farmer owned Cooperative

Six locations – All Northwestern Illinois

$128,000,000 sales   Grain, Agronomy, Energy, Feed, and Services

Interested parties please respond to email address – bdrane@mchsi.com

General Manager - North Dakota

Position: General Manager

Location: South Eastern North Dakota 

Highlights: This is a full service agronomy company with annual sales of $80 million.  This LLC business serves producers in South East N.D. and has four parent companies.  Preferred candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment utilizing excellent communication and financial understanding skills.  Duties include supervision of staff at several branch locations, coordination of sales, coordination of custom application, budgeting, financial performance, and reporting results to the board of directors.  Agronomy sales and service experience, proven track record, and a agricultural degree is desired.  Competitive salary and benefit program offered.   Deadline: Nov. 28, 2008  Send resumes to:  Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503. Fax 701-223-9078, Emaillarry.fuller@chsinc.com

Research Development - Hawaii

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). 

Research Development – Kunia, HI  - 1000

Role Purpose – The purpose of the Research Technician is to support all Soybean Product Development Scientists in their efforts to create superior products and support the Soybean Nursery Manager's targeted goals for precision, accuracy and efficiency in site operations at a continuous breeding nursery.

Accountabilities – Functioning as an integral member of a team responsible for packaging, planting, cross pollinating, tissue sampling, harvesting, and turnaround of soybean seed in screen houses and in the field. Supporting efforts to maintain integrity of seed inventory, packaging, field/screen house layout, pollinating, tissue sampling, threshing, and data collection in a continuous breeding nursery. Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending local safety meetings. Comply with all regulatory and stewardship protocols. Oversee tasks completed by third-party labor to achieve desired results. Effectively communicating regularly with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities – A four-year degree in an agriculture related discipline and/or relevant experience A working knowledge of farming equipment. A valid driver's license is critical. A basic understanding of soybean breeding practices and/or other self-pollinated crops is desirable. Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that affect data precision and accuracy. Understand and use modern agronomic practices.

Critical knowledge: Experience in seed research and operation and day to day maintenance of related equipment.

Critical Skills: Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other standard software. Ability to use proprietary systems (SPIRIT) for label printing and inventory management. Ability and motivation to learn new technologies.

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

Agronomy Pesticide Group Lead Research Associate - Hawaii!

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). 

Agronomy Pesticide Group Lead Research Associate – Kekaha, HI - 998

Role Purpose – 

In a highly team-oriented environment the Agronomy Research Associate will coordinate all pesticide activities. Working in conjunction with Agronomy Operation this will include effective planning and execution of pesticide applications, Worker Protection Standard compliance, Stewardship and regulatory compliance, maintenance of equipment and development of pesticide program to safely and reliably meet current and future crop care requirements. The Research Associate will train and supervise full time staff to provide effective and efficient field execution. The effectiveness of this position is measured by Nursery, Trait and Parent Seed groups meeting their timelines and returning target amounts of high quality seed, achieving across year reliability of seed increases and crosses, and maintaining budget efficiency.

Accountabilities – 

Develop and schedule pesticide applications to provide quality crop protection with minimal impact to environment. • Provide communication across group functions to ensure health and safety. • Equipment calibration, maintenance and repair. • Compliance to Federal and State laws regarding pesticides. • Maintain inventories and accurate records. • Contribute to SOP refinement, development. • Execute SOPs developed by Site Management Team. • Regular updates and written progress reports, timelines and needs communicated as requested by managers. • Continuous improvement through Quality Management • Communicate and solve staffing needs (assembling proper crew for necessary activities). • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with all Hawaii staff.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Thorough working knowledge of pesticides and safe application to row crops. • Working knowledge of different spray vessels i.e. self propelled, 3-point and their calibration methods. • Ability to conduct field diagnoses and perform troubleshooting to application equipment. • Good understanding of other agronomic/cultural practices (irrigation, tillage, IPM, planting). • Knowledge of and ability to use computer software for data management. E.g., Word, Excel, Access. • Knowledge of seed crop research, production and quality assurance practices.

Critical experience:

B.S. in agriculture or equivalent experience in tropical agricultural research preferred. • Knowledge of farm operations and agronomy necessary. • Ability to maintain/obtain a Private Applicator and CAT 10 Applicator's License. • The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong computer skills are helpful. • The ability to function effectively as a team member and to perform detailed work is necessary. • The ideal candidate will also be flexible, adaptable and safety-oriented.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Ability to establish priorities and oversee multiple crews simultaneously at peak work periods. • Excellent leadership, team building and interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully function as part of a cross-functional team. • Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem solving skills. • Ability to understand, communicate, supervise, and execute complex instructions. • Capacity to innovate in a focused and product-oriented manner.

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