Energy Salesperson

Location:

Region 2

Job Requirements:

Minimum associate’s degree in Sales and Marketing; experience in Sales, Marketing and Energy Operations or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with Tanker, Airbrakes and Hazmat endorsements), with company approved driving record.


Essential Functions:

• Promotion and sale of energy products to current and new patrons; inclusive of retail, commercial and agricultural producers
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, bids and proposals to ensure successful outcome of transactions
• Responsible for maintaining and growing the energy department patron base
• Lead role in implementing and administering the energy department software programs
• Inventory management
• Build and implement marketing programs and communication to increase sales and profitability for energy department
• Evaluate current customer programs and help develop marketing plans and programs to meet customer needs while growing the cooperative energy business 
• Assist in planning for producer meetings in all Regions of the company
• Assist in training of energy department employee staff
• Collaborate with all Country Partners sales, distributions, and operations teams as well as the technical staff and credit department to heighten the visibility and impact of energy sales calls
• Develop knowledge of multiple energy products and apply this knowledge in all aspects of the position
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Attends and participates in all meetings and schools as directed by supervisor
• Assists with other departments within the cooperative: agronomy, grain, feed, seed, etc. 
• Submits reports as required by law and supervisor
• Administers and controls credit within the associations established credit policy
• Maintain all energy department properties (vehicle, computer, cell phone, etc.)
• Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the Cooperative and a favorable image of the Cooperative
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to customer needs, resolve questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meet commitments
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements
• Presents a clean and professional appearance
• Employees are required to perform all other duties as directed by the supervisor

If you would like to apply, please either APPLY ONLINE or print an application and mail to:

Country Partners Cooperative
Attn: HR Director
PO Box 80
Gothenburg, NE 69138 

Questions? 
Contact: Donna Schnackenberg, HR Director (308) 537-7141

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