Meadowland Farmers Coop proudly serves 15 small town communities in Southwest Minnesota providing Agronomy, Grain, Energy and Feed services.

We currently have an Agronomy Sales position available at our Lamberton, MN location due to employee retirement. The position will start with a solid book of business.

Position:           Agronomy Sales

Reports To:     Agronomy Division Manager

Job Overview

Meadowland Farmers Coop agronomy locations throughout Southwest Minnesota provide high quality fertilizer, seed and crop production products and agronomy and technical services, including crop input planning and fertilizer and chemical application, using our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Agronomy sales staff help the operations team execute the sales.

The Agronomy Sales position is an integral part of the location team, ensuring a high level of customer service and operations support for the location and its customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Agronomy product sales.
• Provide a high level of customer service both on the phone and in person, answering questions and providing advice to patrons.
• Load Agronomy products for customers including – seed, crop protection (chemicals), and fertilizers (liquid, dry, and NH3)
• Work alongside agronomy operations staff to safely deliver and distribute agronomy products.
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures.
• Accurately record and manage inventory to maintain appropriate product levels onsite.
• Adhere to all workplace safety, product safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in agriculture related field or High school diploma and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Detail oriented, high level of accuracy, and excellent organization skills.

Desired Requirements

• Five plus years in an agronomy sales role
• CDL A or B truck, trailer, and Hazmat endorsement
• Applicator License/Experience – Field Crop Fertilizers and Pesticides

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Employees must be physically able to perform all requirements of the job, including but not limited to using hands to finger, handle or feel, seeing, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Employees must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company paid Long-term Disability
• PFML
• Aflac
• 401(k)
• Pension Plan
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• Clothing allowance
• Profit sharing bonus

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

All positions will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record check.