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Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! * About Us:* Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions servicing DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations. * Responsibilities:* * Training and learning all aspects of the agronomy department, including both sales and operational responsibilities. * Develops territory and competitive analysis to gain knowledge of the marketplace and the competition. * Responsible for meeting goals as established by supervisor. * Learn to create and recommend specific agronomy programs to targeted accounts with goal of increasing agronomy business. * Learn to utilize seed, precision farming technology, finance and other marketing tools to grow market share. * Work with Crop Specialist on implementing, organizing and completing agronomy projects i.e. Hybrid/Variety Side-by-sides, MiFIELD Trials, etc. * Learn how to develop target marketing plans and trains on professional sales techniques, including FS Sales road map, cropping programs, emphasis of appropriate features and benefits, and contact management system when calling on patrons and prospects. * Assists with regular patron meetings on product and technical information to develop customer relationships and drive sales. * Learn to operate application equipment, drive tendering equipment, fill anhydrous ammonia tanks, mix crop protection products, etc. * Works with precision farming and becomes familiar with department programs and procedures. * Provides customer service by scheduling product deliveries and application, soil testing, crop scouting and other programs. * Attend meetings and training sessions requested by company. * Qualifications:* * Minimum of an Associates’ Degree in agriculture, marketing or business related discipline or the equivalent thereof, and 1-2 years or more of business related work experience and/or training or equivalent to demonstrate the ability to generate sales in an assigned territory. * Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. * Daily independent travel within the trade area with occasional overnight stays. * Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant. * Must be willing to obtain CDL license within first year of employment. * Requires the ability to obtain the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Commercial Applicator certifications to demonstrate agronomy expertise and experience. * Occasionally exposed or required to: • Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.) • Noisy Conditions • Lift 51-75 Ibs. * About Evergreen FS:* Learn more about Evergreen FS, the cooperative system, and our commitment to agriculture and sustainability at www.evergreen-fs.com. Follow us on Facebook for updates and insights into our company culture and community initiatives. Check out more information on the various careers available here! At Evergreen FS, we believe in cultivating opportunity and nurturing growth. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful in the world of agriculture. Apply now! Evergreen FS, Inc strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent. The cornerstone of our benefits package is the defined benefit pension plan along with a 401(k) plan, health and disability insurance, and other voluntary group benefit programs. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.