Territory Sales Representative - Illinois - Koch Agronomic Services
Springfield, IL 62701
About the Job
The Territory Sales Representative is an integral part of the sales team, partnering with the Territory Business Manager to develop sales strategies, prioritization plans and forecasting to maximize growth and create value.
Our Team
This role reports to the Sales Manager and is home based anywhere within the territory, Illinois. The role includes significant day travel and some overnights, a company truck is provided.
What You Will Do
- Partner with already established key accounts and maximize profitable growth in the region
- Develop a sales strategy, prioritization plan and forecasting with the Territory Business Manager
- Form point of view on effective sales strategies and tactics for the territory and motivate position resulting in value creation
- Develop, own, and manage relationships with key customers and targets
- Knowledge share with team and colleagues
- Partner with marketing and product line to generate tools and ideas for product development and portfolio expansion
- Present and educate to audiences such as: Retail Sales Teams and Growers
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience with field based value-added agriculture sales/marketing experience
- Experience in the crop, fertilizer, chemical, seed treatment, seed enhancement or Ag business
What Will Put You Ahead
- Two or more years of professional sales experience
- A broad portfolio to or within the distribution channel
- Manufacturer or Retail sales experience in Ag fertility, chemical, or biological sales
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth. Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.