Job Description
Job Description
Energy Salesperson
Position available for Region 2 - Gothenburg, Cozad, Lexington, Callaway, Sumner, Stapleton, Arnold areas.
Country Partners Cooperative is a full-service diversified agricultural cooperative in central Nebraska located in 20 communities, partnering with farmers and ranchers to accomplish more together.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
This position will be responsible for maintaining and growing the company’s current energy market share, and drive growth in energy sales and service as well as the company’s energy customer base; creating and distributing positive marketing messages, programs and commodities for the company’s energy products and services; inventory management; taking the lead on all energy software; work closely with Director of Energy Operations and reports to the VP of Energy. This position does not have supervisory duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following and others may be assigned)
Promotion and sale of energy products to current and new patrons; inclusive of retail, commercial and agricultural producers
Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions
Responsible for maintaining and growing the energy department patron base
Lead role in implementing and administering the energy department software programs
Inventory management
Build and implement marketing programs and communication to increase sales and profitability for energy department
Evaluate current customer programs and help develop marketing plans and programs to meet customer needs while growing the cooperative energy business
Assist in planning for producer meetings in all Regions of the company
Assist in training of energy department employee staff
Collaborate with all Country Partners sales, distributions, and operations teams as well as the technical staff and credit department to heighten the visibility and impact of energy sales calls
Develop knowledge of multiple energy products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the position
Able to work independently and as a team
Attends and participates in all meetings and schools as directed by supervisor
Assists with other departments within the cooperative: agronomy, grain, feed, seed, etc.
Submits reports as required by law and supervisor
Administers and controls credit within the associations established credit policy
Maintain all energy department properties (vehicle, computer, cell phone, etc.)
Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the Cooperative and a favorable image of the Cooperative
Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to customer needs, resolve questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meet commitments
Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management
Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements
Presents a clean and professional appearance
Employees are required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum associate’s degree in Sales and Marketing; experience in Sales, Marketing and Energy Operations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with Tanker, Air brakes and Hazmat endorsements), with company approved driving record.
Competitive wages with robust benefit package offered including:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan-Regular and Roth, Lifetime Income Benefit Plan (RetireMint Plan), Variable Pay Plan, supplemental insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha, Flex Plans (FSA, HSA, Dep. Care), company provided term life and long-term disability insurance, PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, major sick leave, annual clothing-safety benefit, paid bereavement leave, paid maternity benefit, employee discounts,
Locations in Albion, Amherst, Anselmo, Arnold, Bartlett, Callaway, Cedar Rapids, Cozad, Eustis, Farnam, Gothenburg, Greeley, Lexington, Merna, North Loup, Ord, Spalding, Stapleton, Sumner, and Westerville.
Country Partners Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer
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