The Osage Cooperative Elevator currently has an opening for an Agronomy Salesperson. The Osage Co-op elevator was formed in 1945, and is one of only 6 single location Cooperatives in the state of Iowa. Through great service, it has grown to sales over $170,000,000 annually. The Osage Co-op Elevator serves its customer’s needs with a grain, agronomy, feed, and energy department. With a well-established agronomy business, the OCE is looking for a candidate that can service an existing book of business while continuing to grow sales over time. Ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture and a desire to learn. This is a full-time benefited position with health and life insurance, pension, 401K match, profit share, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years agronomy sales experience
• Strong technical knowledge of fertilizer, chemical and seed products
• Stable work history and track record of sales success

Job Duties:

• Consulting with customers to make appropriate recommendations for crop protection, fertilizer, seed products and other available agronomy services.
• Maintaining current customer base as well as developing new customer contacts.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction by handling issues professionally.
• Working directly with supervisor to discuss product promotions and/or issues in the field and to keep supervisor apprised of current sales trends.
• Assisting with agronomy plant operations as necessary.
• Work alongside other agronomists to carry out daily responsibilities
• Keep up to date on all agronomy services and technology, including seed, Precision Farming technology, finance and marketing tools

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