Outside Sales Specialist

CHS is looking for an Outside Sales Specialist for our Cenex® branded products in the Laurel, MT area. You must be able to make decisions, work independently and in a team environment. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills both verbal and written. This opportunity has growth potential and offers mobility within CHS.

You will:
Evaluate current customer programs and develop marketing plans and programs to meet customer needs while growing the cooperative business.

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 successful outcome of transactions.

Provide training to co-op staff and customers.

Service customer complaints and inquiries.

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 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. Training Provided by CHS:

Product Training

CHS Sales Training

National Sales Certification available

Computer Training on CRM Software Basic Qualifications: (required)

High school diploma or equivalency

2- 4 years of outside sales experience to include: product presentations, sales negotiations, preparing bids & proposals and closing the sale

Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Preferred Qualifications: (desired)

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Agriculture or other business related program

Additional outside sales experience to include: presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently Petroleum, Refined Fuels, or Lubricant experience

Petroleum, Refined Fuels, or Lubricant experience

Experience developing marketing plans, calculating margins, and profit

Mechanical understanding of equipment