Fargo, North dakota
Sales Agronomist Job Opening in Fargo, North dakota - Sales Agronomist(s)
(Immediate Vacancies)
XiteBio Technologies Inc. is a leading agriculture biotechnology company engaged in innovative agri-inputs, inoculants & microbial technology for the US, Canada, Europe and South American markets. Our motto is to deliver bottom line value to our customers through innovative crop production solutions and world class science to improve sustainable crop production. We are currently seeking motivated full-time Sales Agronomists to join our sales & marketing team for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska.
The sales agronomist will manage XiteBio?s portfolio of inoculants and biological products within a specific territory. Our sales agronomists work closely with retail locations, distribution partners, select growers and XiteBio team members to execute and follow through on sales forecasts by providing excellent customer support.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Strong relationships with retail and distribution customers.
Acting as the primary liaison for all retail accounts within a defined territory which includes developing and implementing annual business plans to influence end-user demand.
Sell, promote & service XiteBio?s current product lines and work with XiteBio?s marketing team to actively launch new products.
Accurate territory sales forecasting for each product line.
Responsible for attending territory trade shows and representing XiteBio at customers? field days.
Communicating weekly with Sales Manager the territories sales pipeline to provide accurate forecast updates.
Identify, manage and communicate new business opportunities to our Sales Manager.
Communicate with Sales and Marketing team to provide input on development of territory marketing opportunities.
Essential Skill Set:
Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate new concepts in a conversational manner.
Market awareness with the ability to identify new opportunities.
Understand your business targets and have a plan to achieve.
Excellent communications skills which include planning, time management, negotiating, interpersonal, analytical, decision making and problem solving.
Ability to work independently as well as be part of well integrated team of professionals.
Self-motivated and eager to work with existing and prospective customers to help grow their business.
Comprehensive understanding of crop inputs which includes inoculants, ag. biologicals, agronomics and latest trends in crop production & agricultural technologies.
Ability to work with Microsoft Windows and Office platforms.
Efficient time management with flexibility is required.
Frequent travel within the assigned territory with the potential of international travel is needed.
A post-secondary education in agriculture or business is preferred but extensive experience in the areas of sales or adequate combination of experience & education will also be considered. A valid driving license and passport is required.
This is a full-time permanent position; salary will depend on candidate?s education and experience. XiteBio offers a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter with expected salary via e-mail to: Career Services, XiteBio Technologies Inc.
(Only selected candidates will be contacted for interview)
Job Type: Full-time
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