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Dealer Sales Representative - Southwest at Native Seed

Native Seed Liberal, KS

Job Description

Description:

NativeSeed Group is a collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in CA, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ.


For over three decades, NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies, departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders, environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations, large landowners, and retail consumers.


NativeSeed Group is the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning operations as well as 11 points of distribution throughout the West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive wildland seed collection operation.


NativeSeed Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


E-Verify Notice: In compliance with federal law, this employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

For more information about NativeSeed Group, visit


Service Quality Knowledge


The Dealer Sales Representative will be responsible for sales relating to dealers in Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. They will work with dealers on their needs for Alfalfa and other legumes, Summer Annual Forages, Wheat, Oats, Triticale, Native Grasses, Turf and Seed Care Products.


This is a fully remote position but requires the successful candidate to live in Southwest Kansas or the Oklahoma Panhandle.


Responsibilities

Take orders and respond to dealer and retail customer needs and inquiries.

Call on dealers to promote and sell products by providing information and sales assistance.

Identify new dealer prospects within territory and recruit new dealers.

Present product and production information to dealers and/or their customers through meetings and sales calls. May include

observation plantings and field days.

Will provide support to designated dealer network. Territory consists of counties East of Grand Island.

Assist with phone calls surrounding agronomic questions around product sold.

Work with company agronomist in meeting presentations and in dealing with replant requests.

Represent company at trade shows, conferences and meetings as directed.

Participate in quarterly sales strategy meetings.

Provide information for company newsletter and marketing.

Organize territory for economically efficient dealer contact.

Maintain records of dealer calls and dealer information.

Provide written reports to supervisor on weekly sales activity.


This is a full Salary time position exempt from Overtime.

Salary based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements:

Experience / Education and Skills Required

Previous Agriculture experience

Proficient in Excel and other MS Office Programs

Detail Oriented

Able to lift 50lbs

Clean Driving Record



Benefits:

As a full time employee, you will be eligible for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits include:

Health Insurance - HSA and PPO Insurance Options

Available HSA with employer match

Company Paid Vision Premiums

Dental

401k with Employer Match

16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Employer Paid Life/AD&D

Annual performance reviews with potential for wage increase


What you'll gain working with NativeSeed Group:

A chance to work closely with a tenured leadership team and contribute to a high-growth company.

Opportunities for career development and advancement based on performance and initiative.

A collaborative culture and the opportunity to be part of a company recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion

control products in North America.



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Typical mid-level pay: $35k for Retail Salespersons nationally

National salary averages
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$26k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $48k

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Who this leverage applies to

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Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
555,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024