Sales Consultant

As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:

• Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
• Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More

Responsibilities

• Assist in greeting incoming phone calls, handle customer requests or direct them to the proper destination
• Assess the urgency and importance of situations and take appropriate action
• Assist and manage loading tickets and shipping schedules
• Provide educational information on the entire product line and marketing programs and offer technical support to customers, dealers and in-house sales staff
• Support and coach in-house sales staff and dealers concerning the marketing direction of the company
• Sell and up-sell customers
• Offer agronomic support to customers both on the phone and in person
• Field customer and dealer complaints
• Enter orders, make order changes and execute transfers in Beck’s computer system, BOSS
• Invoice all products using BOSS
• Compile, evaluate, and report data as required by the Sales Support Manager or Sales Operations Manager
• Assist with duties, presentations, and organization of materials as they relate to industry organizational meetings
• Support inter-office departments in assisting with customer inquiries
• Provide feedback to the Sales Support Manager and Sales Operations Manager concerning trends in the industry as well as internal happenings
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Sales Support Manager or the Sales Operations Manager
• Regional Locations Only* - Assist warehouse staff as needed to meet customer obligations
• Travel may be required for field shows, dealer visits, Becknology days and may vary in duration of time.

Job Requirements

Education and training:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in agricultural related field
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile policy.
• Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.

Travel and hours of work:

• Possible travel for field shows, dealer visits, and Becknology days.
• Extended work hours during Beck’s busy seasons

Characteristics for Success:

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Commitment to the mission and attitudes and actions of Beck’s Hybrids
• Possess Positive attitude and Strong work ethic
• Possess strong agronomic skills
• Ability to handle and resolve problems
• Basic knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, computer systems, and record keeping
• Excellent computer and skills and familiarity with current office software programs
• Desire to stay informed concerning changes in the agricultural industry
• Possess a passion towards agriculture and the seed business

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in agriculture sales

Physical Demands:

• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.
• May be required to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.