Sales Agronomist

Valley United Coop is seeking a sales agronomist in Halstad, MN. The sales agronomist must be able to form strong relationships, provide tremendous customer service, lead technology initiatives, and build business in their designated area. We are looking for a driven individual with a proven sales and service record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build lasting relationships and form mutual trust with new and current customers to understand their needs.
• Develop a business plan by customer that demonstrates the best crop production practices to maximize yield.
• Learn, share, and grow Valley United precision ag initiatives.
• Conducts sales calls to promote and coordinate the profitable sale of crop nutrients, seed, crop protection, precision ag, and services as well as other products offered to satisfy customer needs.
• Grow and maintain business with area producers. Works with the sales manager and location manager to designate areas that need more assistance.
• Develops a strong working relationship with the location manager and the Valley United agronomy team to maximize customer service and teamwork.
• Develop a strong working relationship with local supplier representatives to help support their products as prioritized by the sales manager.
• Assist in facilitating operations to meet outlined customer service expectations.
• Examines results of crop production studies to discover and enhance characteristics such as yield, quality, adaptation to specific soils or climates, and resistance to diseases and pests.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of and enforces the cooperative’s credit policy.
• Maintains company facilities, personal workspace, company equipment, and company vehicles; performs cleaning and maintenance to maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and co-workers.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the Vehicle Policy, Fleet Safety Program, and DOT regulations.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Agronomy or Agriculture preferred with a minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the agronomic industry in seed, crop protection/nutrients; or 5-6 years of sales experience in the agronomic industry in seed, crop protection/nutrients, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL beneficial.

Job description

Seasonal CDL/ Class A or B Drivers

Valley United Coop is seeking a seasonal CDL driver/agronomy operations person.  This role will primarily be responsible for the safe transport of various cargo as assigned by the agronomy location manager. You will be working with the VUC team to determine which duties are the highest priority on any given day. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Deliver products to customer locations.
• Maintain a clean tractor and trailer.
• Assist in receiving inventory.
• Assist in order assembly and delivery of the product.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items or safety concerns and perform preventative maintenance.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a CDL license with HazMat/tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Medical Card issued by an FMCSA Certified Doctor
• Must be able to meet all FMCSA requirements to drive a tractor-trailer.
• Ability to work long hours during our busy season (home every night)
• Acceptable Driving Record