Sales Associate

Sales Associate

We are seeking a sales-minded individual who is eager to learn about the agricultural industry. This role involves providing excellent customer service and demonstrating a strong drive to generate new business.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted agronomic advisor to growers.
• Diagnose field-level challenges and recommend effective solutions in crop protection, nutrition, seed, and services.
• Stay informed about local weed resistance, disease pressure, and agronomic trends.
• Develop and execute customer-specific plans to improve performance and profitability.
• Manage sales opportunities that arise from strong agronomy and trust.
• Work closely with the VP of Sales and the sales team to ensure alignment and consistent messaging.
• Conduct regular on-site field calls throughout the growing season.
• Champion problem-solving products that deliver measurable results.
• Create and present a personal plan outlining key customers and growth opportunities.
• Track performance through sales reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with suppliers to stay current on products, research, and best practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Agricultural knowledge or sales experience

Why Work Here?

Join a team where your expertise and insights are valued and directly contribute to the success of growers and the business. You will be part of an environment that fosters long-term relationships built on credibility, honesty, and follow-through. This role offers a high level of ownership, allowing you to turn agronomic insights into value-added solutions for our clients.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves regular on-site field calls, collaboration with suppliers, and working closely with the sales team. There is an emphasis on staying current with industry trends and best practices to provide top-notch solutions and recommendations to growers.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Alexandria, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in Alexandria, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.