Job Description
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.
Summary
CHS is looking for a retail Propane Sales Representative in Auburn, WA with a secondary focus on refined fuels & lubricants. The trade territory consists of the I5 corridor from Tacoma to the Canadian border. Prior propane sales or propane operations experience is highly preferred. An accomplished driver or service technician with a stable employment history is encouraged to apply. 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.
Responsibilities
- Execute sales plans to achieve sales goals and increase profitability through implementation of sales, marketing and consulting processes for products and services, Evaluate current customer programs and develop sales and marketing plans and programs to meet complex business needs while growing the business.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, distribution, operations, technical staff, and credit to heighten the visibility and impact of sales calls and improve efficiency and profitability. Facilitate positive long-term relationships with suppliers and customers to create long term repeat business.
- 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 staff and customers.
- Demonstrate effective cross-selling success achieving progressive customer share of wallet for multiple product lines.
- Apply the CHS sales cycle leading to specific targeted results. Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner. Service customer complaints and inquiries. Lead sales projects and act as a mentor to less experienced sales staff.
- Develop knowledge of multiple 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.
- Additional Responsibilities May Include: Collaborate with other CHS divisions to leverage business relationships, growing the CHS enterprise, Forecast supply requirements by month and annual basis, Training Provided: Product Training, CHS Sales Training, National Sales Certification available, Computer Training on CRM Software
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- Knowledge of Sales, Business Development, and/or Sales Business Operations
Additional Qualifications
- Prior, propane, LNG, or refined fuels sales experience.
- CTEP certification
- Outside sales experience to include presentations, utilizing persuasive negotiation skills, customer service, conflict resolution, and working independently
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse
- CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
Compensation Data
Hiring Range: $77,970 - $77,970
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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 and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
This position is designated by CHS Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Washington law, RCW 49.44.240. Please be advised that due to this designation (and notice to applicants of the same), the pre-employment drug testing panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com (mailto:chscareers@chsinc.com) ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
Job Tags
Minimum wage, Temporary work, Local area,