Area Agronomy Marketing Manager (East) – Prairieland FS, Inc. – Jacksonville, IL

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Job Ttitle: Area Agronomy Marketing Manager (East) – Prairieland FS, Inc. – Jacksonville, IL

Company: Growmark


Description: At Prairieland FS, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Working with the industry’s top professionals, you’ll develop new expertise through varied job experiences and company-sponsored training programs. And you’ll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Plus, FS believes in attracting and retaining diverse talent. You can contribute your unique experiences and background to build a community that fosters mutual respect and meaningful relationships.PAY RANGE: $165,000 – $180,000 / yearIn addition to base pay, you may be eligible for overtime, commission, performance-based increases, and bonuses.REPORTS TO: Agronomy Marketing Manager STATUS: ExemptPURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENTProvide leadership to Agronomy Associates and Crop Specialist in area territory for developing customers through effective marketing and sales initiatives to ensure company success and customer satisfaction. Manage and maintain good relationships between the customers to always ensure a positive brand image. Produce sound product knowledge for marketing and sales of crop inputs, such as fertilizer, crop protection pesticides, seed products, service income, technical services, and ag-finance programs to maximize profitable sales.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, leads, and develops the assigned Crop Specialist and Agronomy Associate team to successfully grow the company’s business by providing leadership, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and actively maintaining performance management standards.

• Assists with the development and implementation of marketing plans, budgets and develop sales strategies that generate profitability and maximizing organic growth through key marketing activities.
• Ensures profitable sales growth of assigned territory through target marketing, competitive analysis, risk management, and continual management, coaching, and evaluation of sales teams while ensuring compliance with government regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Promotes Crop Specialist and customer engagement in implementing myFS Agronomy and MiField trials.
• Provide value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations to patrons and prospects.
• Establish sales objectives by projecting expected sales volume, forecasting, and developing sales quotas within the assigned area in alliance with other company areas.
• Develop field sales action plans for area territory to facilitate a consistent and cohesive approach across the company with the directives from the Agronomy Marketing Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring company credit policies and procedures are followed within the assigned product sales team.
• Promotes cross-selling efforts between all department salespeople within the assigned territory.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for completing and updating profile information sheets on all key accounts and targeted prosects.
• Collects for sales of all assigned products according to company credit policy.
• Attains and maintains technical and sales skills to certification standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTSEducations and Experience

• Normally requires a Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or the equivalent thereof, and/or prior work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic spreadsheet functions and computer systems and programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, or related work experience in, production agriculture or sales is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable training, permits, and certifications.

Functional Competencies

• Proven professional communication and exceptional customer service skills and the ability to comprehend simple instructions and communicate one-on-one and in small groups with customers and other employees.
• Demonstrated time management and basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, along with the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment in a professional manner.
• Understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to business.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Core CompetenciesDemonstrated core competencies including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.Other Requirements
btain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with required endorsements (e.g., HazMat, Tanker) within six months of employment and maintain a clean driving record. * Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.Frequency Pushing/Pulling FrequencyUnder 10 lbs. Frequently Under 10 lbs. Frequently11-20 lbs. Frequently 11-20 lbs. Frequently21-50 lbs. Frequently 21-50 lbs. Frequently51-100 lbs. Occasionally 51-100 lbs. OccasionallyOver 100 lbs. Not Applicable Over 100 lbs. Not ApplicableTwisting/Turning Frequency Driving FrequencyBend Frequently Automatic Trans Not ApplicableClimb Frequently Standard Trans FrequentlyCrawl FrequentlyKneel Elements FrequencyReach Outward Frequently Exposure to Cold FrequentlyReach Over Head Frequently Exposure to Heat FrequentlyReach Over Shoulder Frequently Exposure to dust, dirt, debris FrequentlySit Frequently Exposure to chemicals FrequentlySquat Frequently Exposure to high noise levels FrequentlyStand Frequently Working from heights FrequentlyWalk-Normal Surfaces FrequentlyWalk-Slippery Surfaces Frequently OtherWalk-Uneven Surfaces Frequently Keyboard/Ten Key FrequentlyFine Dexterity FrequentlyHandling (grasping, holding) FrequentlyRepetitive Motion – Hands FrequentlyRepetitive Motion – Feet FrequentlyEMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENTPrairieland FS, Inc strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission, and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent.We are an equal-opportunity employer.Issue Date: 3/6/2025Prairieland FS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, always looking for hardworking individuals to join our team.

Salary: $165000 – 180000 per year

Location: Jacksonville, IL

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:20:49 GMT


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