Outside Sales Representative

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation - Gothenburg, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Gothenburg, NE

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity as an Outside Sales Representative for our Energy business. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for selling energy products, maintaining distribution & logistics, and performing customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to support CHS cooperatives and drive value for the organization. The ideal candidate will be located in the Kearney, NE area working remotely to support customers in the region.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to achieve retail sales goals and execute sales.
• Identify opportunities to provide consultative services for businesses and customers.
• Utilize fundamental sales principles and practices, as well as acquiring product, customer, industry, and company infrastructure knowledge applicable to improving sales, marketing, and consulting skills.
• Act on opportunities or pass them on to more experienced staff members and shadow the process.
• Develop customer lists to include current and prospective customers.
• Call on current and prospective customers, focusing on representing the assigned co-op, building relationships, and promoting CHS products.
• Prepare basic and assist with moderate to complex bids and proposals.
• Develop or participate in the development of straightforward customer presentations.
• Obtain information on market and industry trends, competitors, and sales programs.
• Build customer relationships by providing proactive service through identifying customer needs and responding promptly.
• Build working knowledge of various products.
• Maintain and promote a strong 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

Benefits

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