Outside Sales Representative

CHS - Kearney, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Kearney, NE

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

CHS Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Specialist for its Cenex® branded products in the Broken Bow, NE area. This role involves making independent decisions while also collaborating with a team to enhance sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers growth potential and requires the candidate to reside in or near the Broken Bow area to effectively support customers.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales and profitability for the cooperative through the implementation of sales, marketing, and consulting processes for Cenex® products and cooperative services.
• Implement and support current customer programs.
• Develop new customer markets with sales growth.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff, and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls.
• Identify needs and provide consultative services for businesses and customers by combining established relationships with product, marketing, and technical skills.
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids, and proposals to ensure the successful outcome of transactions.
• Provide training to co-op staff and customers.
• Service customer complaints and inquiries.
• Use CRM to account for results and customer communications.
• Manage and complete special projects for the local co-op and customers.
• Develop knowledge of multiple energy products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain and promote a strong collaborative, positive, safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Outside sales experience to include: presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance