Inside Sales Agronomist at NativeSeed Group

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.

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Service Quality Knowledge

Working Conditions:

While this is an office position, please note that you will be required to work near an environment containing dust and other plant related debris. People with asthma or known allergens to grasses, pollen, etc. should not apply.

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.

The Inside Sales Agronomist plays an important role in the NativeSeed Group mission. This is an inhouse position in Osborne, KS reporting to the Sales Manager and working closely with other Seed Sales Specialists.

Responsibilities

Agronomy Support

Work directly under the Sales Manager and directly with the sales team to promote sales by adding technical support to the sales team, dealers, and retail customers.

Work with walk in or will call customers to help them with the decision-making process in Ag Products.

Coordinate with dealers concerning booking seed, delivery scheduling, and customer support.

Product Support

Provide the Star Seed Sales team with "in-season" product information/inventory at in-person and virtual sales meetings.

Assist the Sales staff in order entry, reports, and cover crop quotes.

Work with Management team on Production decisions of varieties and species to grow and procure.

Expos and Educational Outreach

Work directly with Star Seed Sales and Marketing Manager to organize dealer outreach, promotional items, and price sheet distribution.

Attend and work the Star Seed booth, providing technical information at each of the Expos when Star Seed sponsors a booth.

Shipping and Logistics

Put together outside freight through 3rd party carriers and LTL companies.

Coordinate smaller parcel shipments through UPS and FedEx.

Assist our logistics team with in-house freight assignments.

Experience / Education and Skills Required

Agronomy Degree Required

Effective Communication skills

Exceptional Customer Service and Product Sales Experience

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Team Player

Microsoft Office Experience

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