Agricultural Sales Representative – Idaho

Job Description

This position is responsible for the sale of the organization’s products in a
specified region or major geographical area and provides ongoing support to
product distribution channel. Incumbent works directly with distributors to sell
agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and biological products. Plan and implement
sales and marketing plans for the assigned territory.


Essential Functions

  • Assist resellers with organizational skills, account strategies, territory planning
    and administrative responsibilities to maintain a high level of customer
    satisfaction.
  • Develops and increases sales revenue to meet assigned targets.
  • Actively involves in new reseller sales orientation and sales training programs.
  • Assist resellers with contract negotiations, closing the sale and developing
    marketing plans for contract accounts.
  • Attend trade shows and assists 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 develops new methods of attaining
    resellers and assisting existing resellers in attaining new accounts.
  • Troubleshoot problems regarding products provided.
  • Answer questions from resellers and handles complaints.
  • Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from
    time to time.
    Required Education and Experience
  • At least five years of field sales experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an agricultural related field such
    as agronomy, soil science, crop production, ag business, or horticulture.
  • Must be knowledgeable in vegetable, cotton, corn, rice, grain sorghum, wheat,
    potatoes, sweets potatoes & sugar beets, hay, fruit trees etc. plus experience
    working in a farm environment.
  • This position requires up to 70% travel outside the local area and overnight.
  • Bilingual is helpful, but not required.
    Position pays commissions in addition to salary. Territory: Idaho and nearby states.
    Prefer candidates living in Idaho.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Parental leave

Please send cover letter and resume to HR@jhbiotech.com

We look forward to meeting you.