Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Driver`s license (required)
Full job description
For more than 30 years biobest has been an industry innovator in pollination, biological controls and high-tech ipmWe are evolving in a fast-paced and changing environment with our clients by continuously offering new sustainable products and growing strategiesWe strive to deliver the highest quality products and services to support our clients in the most eco-conscious way.
We are seeking top talent to join our team of passionate experts to contribute to our unique company culture based on collaboration and teamworkBiobest believes in a positive work environment where we support each other, and are continuously striving to improve ourselves and our businessWe recognize that investing in our teams` development is the key to our success.
If you are a team player with strong work ethic, a self-starter with resilience, and passionate about making a difference in sustainable agriculture, then you are exactly what we are looking for!
What we offer:
Competitive salary based on experience and knowledge
Health benefits
401k matching
Yearly bonus
Reports to: regional manager
Position summary:
As an outside sales representative in a fast-paced and changing environment, you are passionate about sustainable crop management, and your focus would be on building strong, long-term, trustworthy relationships with customers and provide the highest quality service in the industryIn this role you will act as the partner for growers, develop, negotiate and plan for customer needs, collaborate with other team members, and be a driving force in achieving the sales objectives and growth of the territory.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide high quality customer service and build strong customer relationships
Responsible for product forecasting
Develop and maintain business/growth plan by identifying new business opportunities
Seek, contact and negotiate with potential customers
Handle product performance inquiries, complaints, establish customer trials
Collaborate with the regional manager, customer operations and technical team to maximize services, information and sales
Develop a strong understanding of the challenges associated with growing in diverse micro-climates, conventional and organic agriculture/horticulture
Deliver effective sales presentations during customer meetings
Attend and participate in trade shows, regional and company meetings/conferences as required
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge or experience with developing ipm strategies in commercial horticulture (pesticides, biologicals, biopesticides)
Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced changing environment
Strong communication, interpersonal skills
Competency in microsoft office suite, crm
Knowledge of hubspot and sap considered an asset
Self-motivated, but has the ability to work as a team
Strong work ethic
Develop plans that set expectations and follow through with success
Valid passport and driver`s license
Ability to travel internationally
Excellent problem-solving skills
Education and experience:
Bachelor`s degree in agriculture/horticulture
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional sales/account management experience or extensive vegetable/ornamental production knowledge
Languages: english spanish is an asset
Location:
Work will be primarily remotePosition requires up to 60% travel for training, customer visits or other as needed
Hours:
Office hours might occasionally have to cover for team member dealing with pacific time zone or european time zoneOccasional tradeshow over a weekend
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Covid-19 considerations:
Required to wear a mask, social distancing, common surfaces are sanitized regularly
License/certification:
Driver`s license (required)
Work remotely:
Yes
