SALES AGRONOMIST - SCOTTSBLUFF, NE

Job Title: Sales Agronomist, Legacy, Coop – Scottsbluff, NE

Job Overview:

Legacy Coop is looking for a Sales Agronomist to join our Scottsbluff, NE team.  In this role, you will build strong relationships with growers, assess their needs, and recommend the best crop inputs and management practices to enhance productivity and profitability.

This position is full-time and comes with Legacy Coop's full-time benefits package including retirement, 401K, holiday, vacation and sick time, as well as competitive pay.  While some travel is required, this position is on-site/in person so the ideal candidate lives in or around Scottsbluff, Nebraska.    

 TASKS

• Gain in-depth knowledge and insight of assigned customers’ initiatives, goals, and strategies through regular interaction with all levels within the customer’s operation. Including the customer’s business drivers, strategy and buying practices.
• Develop regular sales call strategies with assigned customers and prospects.
• Record sales calls in a manner chosen by management to achieve accountability and have a record for future reference.
• Know and use all resources necessary to make proper recommendations and applications of products and services sold. Follow up your recommendations. 
• Communicate with Management to develop and enhance the performance of Legacy Coop. Gather and share information on the competition and market trends.
• Work with appropriate employees/management to help maintain delivery schedules. Communicate product needs in advance of application with Operations Manager in order to make sure supplies are on hand.
• Work with management to develop marketing plans that will help achieve sales and margin goals.
• Use all resources necessary to “cross sell” and to identify and promote an increase in market share with current customers.
• Keep an open line of communication with operations team for optimum customer service and satisfaction.
• Live the Legacy Coop brand by demonstrating a commitment to doing what’s right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for agriculture, and respect for others-all others.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements and company policies including credit policy.
• Work closely with operation and accounting teams to invoice products and services timely and accurately.
• Attend continuing education opportunities and safety meetings and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid drivers license that meets MVR standards of company. A commercial driver’s license with class C and hazmat endorsement is a plus; Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification is preferred (or an ability to obtain one).  A degree from an accredited agricultre related program - experience will count as education.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

If you have a background in agronomy, sales experience, and a strong understanding of crop production, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the agricultural industry. 

Click on “Apply for this job”  below and copy and paste resume,  and application or contact Human Resources at humanresources@legacycoop.com today!