Agriculture Jobs in Knoxville, TN

AGRILAND FS looking for a person wanting to work in sales as a consultant. Do you have experience learning the why behind the what on a job? Do you have exposure or passion for a rural culture and ag? Are you interested in a company that will invest in you? As a member of our AGRILAND FS Team, this individual will combine their work ethic and desire to learn with our training and development programs to make a direct impact on customer's entire acre, with a focus on seed, fertilizer, crop protection, precision farming.

Main responsibilities:

• Purposely schedule in person meetings with farmers to develop a professional relationship and learn about their agronomy needs
• Assist operations with the leadership, scheduling and follow up with customers
• Develop agronomy skills and actively pursue opportunities to identify and solve business and agronomy challenges for customers

What we need from you:

• Minimum of a two or four year degree or equivalent experience in sales or an agriculture related industry
• Strong agricultural aptitude with experience learning on the job to become an expert
• Examples of influencing others either in a leadership or sales relationship
• Strong business skills, such as ability to collaborate, communication skills, dedicated customer focus, and solid decision-making abilities
• Experience working hours beyond normal to meet and exceed the needs of a customer

What we offer our team:

• Excellent training and development to help you become a consultant respected in the community
• Paid time off, sick pay, and paid holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and more
• Solid retirement future with a 100% company-funded Pension Plan at no cost to you, plus an additional 401k with company match
• Company vehicle
• Opportunity to work with a financially stable and growing business
• Compensation and unique incentives that rewards industry experience and on-going success

AGRILAND FS is an equal opportunity employer