Field Sales Agronomist II - GROWMARK, Inc. - Remote (TN)

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>SALARY RANGE:</strong> $79,500.00 - $109,287.50</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000">Please note: This position is part of a career ladder with multiple levels, ranging from Associate FSA to Senior FSA. The selected candidate will be placed into the appropriate level based on their qualifications and experience, and compensation will be commensurate with that level.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:#000000">GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.</span></span></p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><strong><u>PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT</u></strong></p> <p>Accountable for profitable sales and market share growth of FS supported seed brands, forage seed and seed care products.  Provides seed sales/marketing leadership and support with assigned members.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</u></strong></p> <p>Responsible for implementing Seed Division’s marketing strategies and programs consistent with market share growth for Division and assigned members.</p> <p>Leads and initiates sales calls with targeted growers coordinated with assigned FS companies to promote FS supported seed brands and other assigned products.</p> <p>Provides seed leadership in the form of training, product knowledge and implementation of marketing strategies to achieve growth and profitability to assigned members.</p> <p>Responsible for the implementation of business plans which includes the utilization of sales administration tools to drive growth and sales retention.</p> <p>Provides technical and marketing leadership, promotes and supports implementation of GROWMARK Agronomy key marketing initiatives.</p> <p>Provides professional field level agronomic and sales support to targeted crop specialists and growers with information concerning the features and corresponding agronomic benefits of GROWMARK Agronomy products and services versus the strengths and weaknesses of other key competitive products and services.</p> <p>Leads assigned FS companies in implementation of key targeted grower strategies and programs to gain market share growth in all assigned products.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS</u></strong></p> <p>Support other activities such as ASP, training and certification testing.</p> <p>Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.</p> <p>Performs all other duties as assigned.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></p> <p>Normally requires a BS degree in Ag Business or Agronomy, or the equivalent thereof, and 3 years or more of Ag sales related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of seed and crop protection sales.</p> <p>Must posess Certified Crop Advisor certificate, or ability to obtain within 1 year.</p> <p>Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.</p> <p>Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.</p> <p>Occasionally required to lift 51 to 70 pounds.</p> <p>Have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.</p> <p>Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. </p> <p> </p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions. </span></span></span></p> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.</span></div> </span>

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