Permanent Sales/Grower Support Representative Wanted – Apply Now

Description: My client an international concern within agriculture (fruit) industry is seeking to employ a Sales / Grower Support Representative. The purpose of this role is to deliver the companyâ??s mission; to bring exceptional plants and solutions to optimize customer success. Representatives are responsible for providing technical product support and executing sales for commercial customers

Duties: Serves as the primary representative to assist customers with all aspects of the sales process including plant ordering, availability, terms and conditions and other interactions.

Responsible for providing product support and technical assistance to commercial customers in the assigned region. This includes providing qualified advice and perspectives, on-site evaluation, pre-plant preparation, variety selection, and post-plant cultural care.

Responsible for identifying and developing new accounts in the assigned territory. Supports new and existing licensees with technical product support and facilitates plant orders as required. Provides feedback and timely intel to management regarding the state of the industry

Responsible for the accurate and timely use of CRM to record all observations, activities, daily tasks, sales opportunities and customer interactions. Provides support and input on horticultural and commercial issues of interest to the group. Provides support to the Commercial Manager, Licensing Manager, and others with key commercial account responsibilities.

Assists the customer to ensure all sales orders are consistent and understood and is responsible to ensure required deposits are received on time. Responsible to ensure each order is accurate and each customer understands the company’s fulfilment process, timelines, and the role of customer service and logistics teams.

Assists the Commercial Manager by building opportunities in the CRM that provide critical data for sales and demand forecasting. Responsible for reporting field observations on variety and selection performance to R&D, Applied Research, and the Commercial department. As requested, may also assist with plantings and cultural care.

Represents the company as an attendee and occasionally as a presenter at regional meetings, tradeshows, and industry events. Plans and implements educational seminars for growers and customers in the assigned region as needed.

Responsible for scheduling and managing existing and prospective customer visits to company nursery locations, and to farm operations within the assigned region, as well as international customers when necessary.

Supports, perpetuates and enhances the company’s core values and corporate culture. Assures the highest level of confidentiality on sensitive matters concerning the business. Adheres to the standards set forth in the Foreign Corrupt Practices act. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAI…

Job Reference #: SW001864/JM