Sales Argonomist (Retail Territory)

Sales Argonomist (Retail Territory) Peterson Farms Seed - 4.0 Kindred, ND Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Certification Computer operation Teamwork Outside sales Microsoft Office Customer relationship management Full Job Description At Peterson, we believe success starts with strong relationships and trusted expertise. We're looking for a Sales Agronomist who is passionate about agriculture, enjoys working directly with growers, and wants to make a meaningful impact on grower success. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to customers in your assigned territory, helping them make informed agronomic decisions while growing Peterson's presence and market share. If you enjoy combining agronomy, sales, technology, and relationship-building, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Kindred, ND What You'll Do:

Customer Sales and Support Develop a trusted relationship with assigned customers to achieve primary seed supplier status. Serve as an agronomic resource for customers. Become a product expert and educate customers on how to properly position our products. Work with seed growers on production contracts, field inspections, and tracking. Offer and execute value-added technology offerings including tools from Precision Planting and 360 Yield Center. Territory Development Develop a business plan to build long-term profitable growth and sales benchmarks. Develop a target list and call on prospects and lost customers. Accurately identify and forecast product needs of customers and manage inventory. Develop the Peterson brand by being involved in local activities and participating in community events. Understand competitive products and programs to effectively position the Peterson brand. Implement market development activities, including testimonials, field signs, stand evaluations, pre-harvest evaluations, and combine rides Sales Administration Achieve established sales targets. Provide timely response, input, and feedback to departmental requests including marketing, accounting, production, and logistics. Regularly utilize a Customer Relationship Management tool to achieve best-in-industry customer service and internal communication. Spend 80% of time calling on growers and 20% of time planning. Location/Facility Management Maintain excellence in the upkeep and maintenance of facility/location to support brand. Coordinate the treatment and delivery of products in-season. Maintain forklift certification and medical card. Host customer events such as plot tours, in-field training, and customer appreciation.

What We're Looking For:

BS in Agronomy / Crop Production or equivalent experience 1+ year of sales experience Farm background, preferably in the location where they will work Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) preferred First-hand knowledge of assigned geography preferred Excellent relationship-building skills Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to lift 50+ lbs occasionally

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Relationship-driven culture built on integrity Supportive team environment with industry-leading products and resources Meaningful work helping growers succeed every day Company focused on growth and innovation For the full job description, please visit www.peterson.ag and navigate to our Careers Page (About Us > Careers). This position will be based out of our retail location in Kindred, ND. The Peterson Farms Seed main office is just 12 miles northwest of Fargo.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable commuting to this location daily? Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (H-1B visa status)?

License/Certification:

Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person