Retail Sales / Applicator - Liqui-Grow

Twin State, Inc. / Liqui-Grow has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and has grown to include 12 retail and 3 manufacturing plants. Each Liqui-Grow location provides quality products and services reviewed and in-field analyzed by our in-house PH.D. agronomist to a customer base serviced by location sales personnel and applicators. No matter where you are in your career, Liqui-Grow is an excellent company for further developing your knowledge in the industry. Whether it's agronomy, sales, operations, or mechanics, Liqui-grow has someone willing to extend their knowledge to those eager to learn. The strong leadership and supportive colleges that Liqui-Grow of Clear Lake retains will aid your advancement in your career in agriculture retail. If you want to join a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same, consider applying for our position!

Benefits

• Health / dental insurance/ vision
• 401K profit sharing plan
• Paid vacation / sick leave – Hours accumulate from date of hire
• Cafeteria plan / medical and dependent care
• Short/long-term disability (eligibility required)
• Life insurance (eligibility required)
• Yearly clothing allowance

Expectations:

• Participate in all training activities to gain knowledge of all products and their benefits to growers when applied to their fields.
• Stay current on new company and industry products and trends and how they will benefit your customer base and impact your location.
• Undertake the necessary Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) training to pass the CCA test within two years and obtain certification at the culmination of the required work experience.
• Develop a comprehensive prospect and current customer list that includes the grower’s needs and wants, with a schedule for completing an adequate number of calls.

• Meet with current and prospective customers to discuss the opportunities that Liqui-Grow can provide them.

• Assist the farmer by applying his purchased fertilizer and pesticides promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that the application equipment has the necessary safety equipment and is constantly utilized.
• Collect the necessary information on customers’ fields to develop the proper fertilizer and herbicide/pesticide application recommendations.
• Keep the manager and team fully informed of all operations.
• Work with your location manager to obtain support in meeting your individual sales goals.
• Assist in the collection of all customer account information.
• Conduct yourself professionally. Work to create and maintain a positive image for Liqui-Grow and yourself in the community.

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-drug test
• Must have a good driving record
• Must have or obtain a CDL – Twin State, Inc. will facilitate
• Application/ag equipment experience is ideal but required