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Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
- BS or MS in agronomy, agriculture, business, biology or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years of professional sales/account management experience.
- Strong selling skills along with experience in agri-business or a related area.
- Strong oral, written, and presentation skills are desired and the candidate must understand and be able to effectively communicate the Monsanto agricultural portfolio and systems to customers in order to create demand.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the technical aspects of the business and have the ability to work and cooperate in teams.
- Strong time and territory management abilities required.
- Experience effectively demonstrating self motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and results orientation.
- Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Previous experience successfully working in teams.
- Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook).
- Willingness to travel and live/work in a rural environment.
- Ability to pass a background check, substance abuse test, and driving record background check (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.).
- If necessary, the ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds (a bag of seed).
- Trait, Seed, and Chemistry knowledge and experience in general agronomics, pest management, and plant physiology would be beneficial.
- Certified Crop Advisor certification is desired.