Fertilizer Procurement and Sales Representative – Northern Midwest Region
ADM Fertilizer
This is a full time, exempt position. 
Location:  Can be flexible for the right candidate but must be able to work out of a physical ADM office/facility within this region.
 
Job Description      
The qualified individual will be responsible for wholesale fertilizer sales, strategy, and growth of the Missouri, Southern Illinois and Northern Arkansas territory. This person will have account ownership for customers and prospects along with primarily outside sales efforts for their territory. This person will assist strategy development with business leadership for assets and future growth necessary to achieve strategic goals for ADM. This person will assist in necessary efforts to procure, transport, and distribute purchases and sales in territory of responsibility and act as a total team player.  This person will be responsible for proper customer account maintenance including A/R and logistics for ADM contracts.
 
Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or agriculture, or equivalent experience, supplemented with minimum of three to five years outside sales experience, Ag sector preferred. 
• Demonstrate capacity to evaluate and manage risk, along with understanding of how to conduct professional sales calls with customers and prospects.  
• Basic understanding of grain/futures trading and fertilizer markets, production agriculture and the application of those to the farmer
• Commitment to be a positive & professional team leader
• Ability to function effectively, both independently and on group efforts
• Strong analytical abilities, initiative and problem solving skills necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as ability to interface with various levels ADM
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the use and application of mobile technology and ADM sanctioned social media
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Early adopter of new technology and ability to lead and influence other target users

 

 Responsibilities

• Grow origination and sales from individual efforts as well as leveraging the ADM resources 
• Responsible for proper customer account maintenance, including A/R and logistics for ADM contracts and fertilizer position management when necessary
• Travel will be expected in the territory
• Strong self-motivation
• Must be engaged with accounting and administrative staff to ensure timely and accurate accounting and contract management
• Provide analysis and input into further development and success of ADM

Relocation is available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

 

About ADM:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

EEO

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.