GROWMARK

Crop Specialist

GROWMARK

2002 E Main St, Marion, IL 62959, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceEntry LevelAssociate
Job Description

Develops and implements marketing plans and sales strategies that generate profitable sales in the assigned territory. Utilizes target marketing and professional sales techniques including the FS sales interview road map and cropping programs like Green Plan Solutions, emphasis of appropriate features and benefits, and utilizing a contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects. Develops competitive analysis to maintain a current knowledge of the marketplace and the competition. Provides value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to growers. Supports grower meetings on product and technical information in assigned territory. Provide customer service by using soil testing, crop scouting and other programs. Follow up on customer complaints, and seeks a reasonable “win/win” resolutions. Ensures the credit worthiness of customers, quotes prices and credit terms, and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Promotes the use of the company’s Credit programs as a sales tool and helps provide the required information to establish credit. Works closely with the credit department in collection of accounts receivable.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 2002 E Main St, Marion, IL 62959, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Maintain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification.

  • Attain Certified Crop Specialist designation

  • Sale/marketing experience to demonstrate the ability to generate profitable sales in the assigned territory.

Required Skills
  • Time Management

  • MS Excel

  • MS Word

  • Record Keeping Skills

Soft Skills
  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Detailed Planning

  • Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Crop Specialist in 2002 E Main St, Marion, IL 62959, USA is $30,000 - $90,000. This range is based on the job description, experience, and other factors.

Additional Information
GROWMARK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedDecember 23rd, 2020
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About GROWMARK

Growmark, Inc., is a regional agricultural supply cooperative operating in more than 40 states and Ontario, Canada. Its local member cooperatives commonly use the name FS. Growmark.

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