Outside Sales Job in Traverse City 49419, Michigan Us
CHS / Hamilton Farm Bureau is looking for a Sales Specialist in Hamilton and Traverse City, MI for our Cenex branded products. You must be able to make decisions, work independently and in a team environment. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS.
· Increase sales and profitability for the cooperative through implementation of sales, marketing and consulting processes for CENEX products and cooperative services .
· Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and potential customers.
· Develop new business and grow existing business.
· Advocate all programs of CHS including our Cenex Brand.
· Identify, report and provide any consultative services needed.
· Become a Subject Matter Expert: Act as a local technical resource for cooperative staff.
· Stay informed on industry trends and information.
· Manage, organize and prioritize multiple projects at one time.
· Advocate, follow and value all safety rules and procedures
Training Provided by CHS:
· Product Training
· CHS Sales Training
· National Sales Certification available
· Computer Training on CRM Software
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business, Agriculture or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 5+ years.
· 2+ years outside sales experience to include: presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
· Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Agricultural background, Petroleum industry experience, or technical experiences in field.
· Experience developing marketing plans, calculating margins, and profit.
· Mechanical understanding of equipment.
CHS offers a Competitive Salary. 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. This position will have opportunity for growth.
CHS is a diversified Fortune 100 company providing essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers. CHS is a cooperative system owned by farmers, ranchers and their local cooperatives from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and from the Canadian border to Texas. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.