Wholesale Sales Representative chez GreenPoint Ag
GreenPoint Ag · Evergreen, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Evergreen
About GreenPoint Ag
GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. Seeking employees who share our dedication, we're a leading agricultural inputs company in the Southeastern U.S., operating in over 100 communities across ten states.
We’re looking for passionate, hardworking team players who care about rural America and want to make a difference in one of today’s most vital industries. GreenPoint Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive, dynamic workplace where you can grow and contribute.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a Full-Time Sales Representative for our Evergreen, AL/Southern US territory. Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development.
Summary/Objective
Responsible for selling bagged crop nutrients to dealer customers in assigned sales territory to achieve maximum profitability while operating within approved sales and credit guidelines.
Essential Functions
- Executes location’s sales plan for bagged fertilizer in assigned sales territory directly to dealer customers assuring maximum sales volume and profitability of GreenPoint AG products
- Contacts dealers directly to promote the acceptance and sale of GreenPoint AG products.
- During the peak season, provides assistance to location personnel in all phases of the business to effect maximum product movement, product sold and optimum services to grower and dealer customers.
- Works closely with assigned accounts to identify their needs and develops plans to fulfill those needs
- Learns to utilize all tools available to facilitate sales growth, enhance customer service customer and exceed customer expectations
- Administers the approved credit policy consistently and is responsible for the collection of customer receivables
- Ensures all areas operate within established environmental, health and safety protocols
- Maintains a high level of technical expertise to establish themselves as a reliable and credible source for agronomic and Ag business advice
- Embody GreenPoint Ag Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals in daily work, contributing to a strong company culture
Supervisor Responsibilities
- No direct supervision of others. May provide direction to other individuals.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in the agriculture industry or other related industry preferred, ideally in a sales or management role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Entomology, Ag Business or other related agricultural training (preferred); may be offset with Farm/agricultural training with some college/associates degree
- Valid driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Persuasive selling skills and excellent interpersonal skills necessary in maintaining long term customer relations
- Must be innovative and self-motivated; needs to have a passion for the business and a willingness to learn
- As an agronomic seller, must have a strong mental fortitude and be persistent
- Ability to communicate with associates and customers
- Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Exposure to outdoor and unconditioned warehouse conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, and workplace hazards is occasional. Proper use of personal protective equipment in such conditions is required. This employee also requires driving – a clean driving record and continuous display of excellent driving skills. This position driving methods, and agrees to utilize a Samsara unit in the vehicle for safety monitoring.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication constant and essential. Sitting for extended periods and the use of hands and fingers is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
Lifting and carrying of 50+ lbs. may occasionally be required. While performing the duties of this job, good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, and copiers is needed. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Travel
In territory approximately 60%, outside territory approximately 5%
Other Duties
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other job-related duties may be assigned without need to change this job description. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.
Communication with You
We are mindful that the job placement market has recently been infiltrated by individuals attempting to commit fraudulent acts. Unauthorized persons have been known to place advertisements for fake positions in the name of innocent and unwitting employers by mixing them in among legitimate job postings on authorized sites and by posting them on sites not used by the genuine employer. These imposter advertisements sometimes contain contact information for interested applicants that are different from an employer’s career website or company email address. Such imposter job advertisements typically include promises of high-paying jobs with the requirement that job seekers first send sensitive personal information or money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees.
Please be advised that GreenPoint Ag will never ask a potential job seeker for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruitment or hiring process. You should look carefully at any email address that you are instructed to use to submit a job application. All email correspondence from GreenPoint Ag ends in “@greenpointag.com.” If you have questions about any of our open positions, please visit our careers website at https://www.greenpointag.com/careers.
