Dairy Sales Consultant

Company: CHS
Location: Hebo
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryAre you passionate about working with producers and livestock? If this describes you and you dream about making a difference in agriculture, come join our growing team. CHS Animal Nutrition in our Oregon region has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Dairy Sales Consultant. As a Dairy Sales Consultant, you will promote all aspects associated with the sales and services of the dairy feed manufactured at our mill. Responsibilities

• Customize feeding programs that precisely meet the producer s practices, pastures and preferences.
• Make recommendations and develop formulations unique to the customer s needs, using the latest technology.
• Ensure water, forage, grains and feeds are tested regularly in order to provide the most accurate ration balancing and performance projections.
• Provide nutrition consultation and sales to key accounts in trade area.
• Provide salesmanship to selected dealers and direct accounts assigned by sales management.
• Quoting prices, credit terms, and preparing sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Meet the needs and resolve problems of current customers.
• Prospect new accounts.
• Attend periodic trade shows and nutritional or livestock industry meetings to promote company image.
• Assist in developing marketing plans and strategies for assigned territory
• Establish and maintain effective public relations through customer education and the promotion of new products.
• Work with dealers and producers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain a home office and live in the region you work in.
• Daily travel throughout assigned sales territory with possibility of overnight stays.Minimum Qualifications (required)
  • High School diploma or GED
  • 4+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations.
  • 3-5 years of dairy sales consultant experience.
  • Prior feed and/or livestock experience.
  • Valid driver s license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to travel with overnight stays.Additional Qualifications
    • 4-year Ag related degree or PhD preferred.
    • Experience developing marketing plans, calculating margins and profit.Physical RequirementsCHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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