Smoky Valley Ag Services LLC is seeking a confident and professional Agricultural Salesperson to join our team in Abilene or Manhattan, KS. We are a privately owned, family-operated agricultural retailer with three locations in Kansas: Clay Center, Enterprise, and Junction City. We specialize in crop protection, Pioneer Seed, fertilizer, and custom application services. Our team is fast-moving, performance-driven, and dedicated to building strong relationships with both our customers and each other.
At Smoky Valley Ag Services, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that values accountability, teamwork, and personal growth. We work hard, support one another, and celebrate contributions that drive the success of our business.
This ag sales role offers the opportunity to manage your own territory, develop lasting farmer and grower relationships, and contribute directly to the growth of our business. If you are personable, motivated, and results-driven, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact in agriculture sales.
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay (negotiable with experience) with 2.5% commission
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Company vehicle
- Performance bonuses
- 401k and retirement plans
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and sell within a designated sales territory
- Take ownership of an established portfolio of existing customer accounts, while actively prospecting and developing new business opportunities to drive continued growth
- Build and maintain strong farmer and grower relationships
- Recommend and sell products and services, including crop protection, Pioneer Seed, fertilizer, and custom application
- Assist with research and development. This includes helping plan, implement, and evaluate research plots.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve agricultural sales goals and support overall business growth
- Maintain accurate records of sales and customer interactions
Qualifications
- Formal agronomy training or secondary education in agronomy or related field
- Proven experience as a sales professional, preferably in agriculture sales or farm products sales
- Excellent organizational and territory management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and results-driven
- Confident and professional demeanor with the ability to build trust with customers
