Overview
JH Biotech, Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to join our team to sell agrichemicals and fertilizers in the Southern California and Arizona markets.
Established in 1987, JH Biotech is dedicated to providing farmers with organic, biological, and microbial fertilizers, pesticides, and animal nutrition additives. We believe our high-quality products and science-based solutions can help farmers and growers increase yields and income while maintaining quality soil, crops, and livestock.
This position is responsible for sales in Southern California and Arizona and to provide ongoing support to product distribution channels. Sales Rep will work directly with distributors to sell agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and biological products as well as plan and implement sales and marketing activities for the assigned territory.
Essential Functions
· Develop and increase sales revenue to meet assigned targets.
· Establish, maintain, and strengthen connections with distributors and end-users.
· Attend trade shows and assist with the planning of sales exhibits.
· Participate in education and training conferences on selling and marketing programs.
· Be informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers.
· Check on competitors’ activities and develop new methods of attaining new accounts.
· Answer questions from customers and handles complaints.
· Develop and present relevant information at sales meetings.
· Submit accurate and timely reports.
· Must be willing to travel. Occasional overnight stays required.
Education and Experience
· At least three years of field sales experience.
· Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or ag-related discipline preferred. Equivalent field sales experience acceptable.
· Extensive knowledge of popular crops, fruit, nuts, and vegetables in the assigned territory. Experience working in a farm environment is a plus.
· Current PCA license required.
· Able to work well independently, as well as with sales, marketing, and science team.
· This position requires up to 70% travel outside the local area and occasional overnight stays.
Position pays commissions in addition to salary.
Territory: Florida and nearby states. Prefer candidates living in Florida.
Email resume and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Disability insurance
· Employee discount
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Parental leave
· Vision insurance
Schedule
· Holidays
· Monday to Friday
· On call
· Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
· Commission pay
Work Location: On the road
JH Biotech, Inc. is headquartered in Ventura, California.
Job Type: Full-time
Please send updated cover letter and resume to HR@JHBiotech.com