Southern States Cooperative · 4 months ago
Agronomy Sales Manager
Darlington-Florence Agronomy Plant 1408 Ebenezer Road, Darlington, SC29532
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSouthern States Cooperative is a company focused on agricultural services and products, and they are seeking an Agronomy Sales Manager. The role involves working with Grower/Producer farm accounts to increase sales and provide technical expertise while maintaining a strong customer base.
AgricultureFarmingFertility
Responsibilities
Independently calls on customers to solicit sales, handles questions about products, and makes recommendations on best practices related to our products and services
Partners with General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager and Operations Managers to coordinate sales efforts, develop prospect lists, provide market intelligence, and coordinate product delivery schedules
Participates in local community meetings such as grower meetings, USDA and Extension meetings, and is active on county extension boards or Ag related councils
Provides technical assistance and related information to customers regarding best management practices. Assists customers with weed and pest identification and recommends appropriate SSC products and services
Coordinates all resources needed to solve customer's issues and complaints. Works with Product Specialists, Buyers, Agronomist, Vendors, and corporate management staff to resolve questions and concerns. Maintains strong relationships with state land grant universities and local county extension personnel
Uses the CRM Tool to maintain accurate customer records, prospect lists, and report weekly sales calls to both customers and prospects. Transmits weekly fieldwork reports and weekly expense voucher to General Manager
Plans and coordinates commodity and grower meetings with current customers and prospects
Promotes use of John Deere Financial, GrowMaster and other company programs as sales tools for building new business
Represents the Cooperative in a professional manner by wearing approved company uniform and maintaining a neat and well-maintained vehicle
Attends schools and training sessions on selling and servicing accounts, and staying up-to-date on industry trends and SSC products and services. Takes advantage of all available resources, including internet searches as well as other more traditional sources, to improve effectiveness
Pursues continuing education by attending Crops Certification seminars where applicable, and may possess CDL license, and other Ag related certifications
Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated sales ability to grow sales while maintaining existing customer base
Ability to independently call on customers to solicit sales and handle questions about products
Experience in providing technical assistance and related information to customers regarding best management practices
Ability to coordinate sales efforts and develop prospect lists
Experience in maintaining accurate customer records and reporting sales calls
Ability to promote the use of financial and company programs as sales tools
Professional representation of the Cooperative by wearing approved company uniform
Willingness to attend schools and training sessions on selling and servicing accounts
Pursuit of continuing education by attending Crops Certification seminars
Possession of a CDL license and other Ag related certifications may be required
Benefits
Eligible for Sales Commission Program
Company
Southern States Cooperative
Southern States Cooperative is the largest farm supply retail and service cooperatives in the United States.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$130MKey Investors
Crystal Financial
2020-12-03Debt Financing· $60M
2018-06-11Debt Financing· $70M
Leadership Team
Steve Becraft
Chief Executive Officer
T
Tommy Didlake
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-11
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