Grain Originator Sales Specialist

Description

ALCIVIA is growing and looking to add a full-time Grain Originator Sales Specialist within our Hager City, WI sales territory . Are you looking for a company where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You're looking for ALCIVIA.

• With this position, you would receive a company vehicle.

Sales Territory Coverage: Hager City, WI.

• The sales territory coverage is approximately within a 90-minute drive from main hub of the assigned sales territory.
• Servicing farmers and producers in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
• Daily travel is required to cover the sales territory adequately. Also, this position may need to travel for a quarterly sales meeting and/or any other ALCIVIA related meetings. There will be no overnight travel unless to attend required meetings and/or events.
• Ideally, we want the Sales Specialist to be living within the assigned sales territory.

Pay Type: Salary plus Commission, bi-weekly.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Benefits: Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.

• Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield.
• 401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities: Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more.
• Company Clothing Annual Allowance.
• Safety Boot Allowance.
• Company Vehicle.

ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at https://www.alcivia.com/

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Grain Originator Sales Specialist Essential Responsibilities:

The Grain Originator Sales Specialist is responsible for procuring grain from farmers and producers by building on farm relationships, servicing existing customers, prospecting new customers, and coordinating the logistics of grain movement. This role essentially acting as the primary contact for purchasing grain from local growers while staying updated on market trends to help ALCIVIA meet profitability goals. Essential duties include identifying new sources of grain, managing customer accounts, ensuring timely delivery of purchased grain, and promoting company services to producers.

• Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with producer members and customers.
• Act as a knowledgeable resource for producers, providing consistent and proactive support.
• In collaboration with sales, engage with the customer to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Identify and capitalize on sale opportunities to drive product sales.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and market share within the assigned territory.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to execute promotional activities and sales initiatives.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing expert advice on products and services.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by offering timely and effective solutions to meet their needs.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the products and services offered, including their technical specifications, applications, and benefits.
• Provide customers with detailed product knowledge and technical support as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to introduce innovative and responsible solutions that advance customers' operations.
• Work closely with customers to understand their challenges and offer customized so