Independent Sales Representative

Stine Seed Company, a privately held, growing national seed company, currently has an opening for an Independent Sales Representative in Central Missouri. This position will have a primary focus on selling Stine Seed Corn and represents an excellent opportunity to grow both professionally and financially with one of the industry s most respected corn and soybean seed companies.

What We Offer:

• A 40-plus year reputation for quality seed products
• Truly unlimited earning potential
• Flexibility to work your territory your way
• Agronomic and sales support
• Sales and Product Training
• CRM Tools to help build your territory

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary ambassador of the Stine Seed Corn brand within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain a thorough agronomic and technical knowledge of Stine Seed Corn products and services applicable to the assigned territory.
• Develop and manage Stine Corn data plots throughout the territory.
• Manage existing direct accounts & recruit new accounts in order to increase sales.
• Communicate and implement Stine s sales programs and policies within the assigned territory in order to meet sales goals for the district.
• Work in conjunction with the Stine Corn Division Director of Sales to provide a high level of sales support and product knowledge within the assigned territory.
• Develop and enhance relationships with customers and potential customers.

Competencies/Qualifications/Experience:

• Candidates should have three or more years of ag experience, including previous experience in agronomy, crop production or seed sales.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of proven sales techniques, as well as excellent negotiating skills and the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Candidates should have demonstrated success in direct account development and retention.
• Candidates should demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet established goals.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have proven ability to build/maintain strong relationships with growers by understanding their needs and values, and achieve desired results.