Wilbur-Ellis · 3 days ago
Sales Agronomist III - Hart, Texas
Wilbur-Ellis is a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag, dedicated to investing in their employees and promoting a supportive work environment. The Sales Agronomist III will manage existing customers and attract new ones while assisting with product selection and maintaining profitable relationships in the sales territory.
AgricultureAnimal FeedChemicalRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Manage existing and attract new customers within sales territory
Assist customers with proper product selection and use based on agronomic needs
Maintain and develop profitable customer relationships
Identify new key customers, understand their business, determine their needs, and drive the team to achieve sales territory goals and growth
Manage territory budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
Follow credit policies and manage risk for the company
Lead the annual business plan to optimize growth and profitability for the territory
Implement marketing and sales plans; meet sales goals; and network with industry representatives to expand sales opportunities
Be the primary customer contact regarding deliveries, forecasting, credit, complaint handling, and custom applications
Lead and mentor team members, review work of others, and provide constructive feedback
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience
Ability to influence sales management to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches
Deep working knowledge of local agricultural crops and market practices
Provide clear direction and motivate others
Excellent presentation skills
Proficient working with MS Office Suite
Work independently with general oversight
Agronomy/Agribusiness degree
Preferred
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Positive attitude
Ability to establish relationships with field personnel, peers, and customers
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Comfortable in front of small and large groups
Ability to lead and influence
Detail and accuracy oriented
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Open to new ideas and not afraid to challenge the norm to help find better solutions
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Vacation
Holidays
Health
Dental
Vision
Mental health
Retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k)
Company
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilbur-Ellis specializes in the marketing and distribution of agricultural products, animal nutrition, and specialty chemicals.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
White Oak Commercial Finance
2025-07-07Debt Financing· $550M
Recent News
2025-09-29
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