Partners with Nature

Technical Sales Consultant I

Account ExecutiveSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1967H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

36 days ago

Salary

$70K - $80K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Provide growers with sustainable practices including crop protection, and natural pollinators utilizing Koppert’s comprehensive portfolio of natural products • Cultivate and maintain markets in the outdoor crops by visiting customers, attending trade shows, networking and lead generation • Support and develop customer relationships to gain a deep understanding of grower needs and agronomic strategies for the territory • Expand grower success in crop protection by developing and implementing personalized integrated pest management (IPM) and pollination strategies in agricultural crops • Achieve sales targets and manage accurate forecasting in designated territory • Knowledge of key crops including berries, vineyards, citrus, avocado, and field vegetables in the Central Valley of California • Identify and pursue new market opportunities in agriculture crops • Expand market portfolio by utilizing all Koppert resources to turn prospects into customers • Participate in the development and launch of upcoming Koppert portfolio innovations.

Job Requirements

Dedicated passion for integrated pest management strategies in agriculture
Proven record of accomplishment of successful territory development and achieving sales growth
Strong interpersonal skills including negotiating, collaboration and solution driven approach
Ability to listen, ask good questions, and develop trust in your relationships with customers and peers
Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment and work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
Ability to write both technically and commercially
Ability to work harmoniously with other departments within the Koppert family
Strong computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software
BA/BS Degree in agriculture is preferred
3+ years of experience working in agriculture as a grower or sales consultant
Agricultural Pest Control Advisor license with CDPR (PCA) is a plus but not required.