Business Development and Sales

Halsey, Oregon

The Job

Smith Seed Coating is seeking an experienced seed industry sales professional to lead new business development for our coating plants in Halsey, Oregon and Lamar, Missouri. The ideal candidate already knows the seed industry, has established relationships with seed companies, and is comfortable working independently and traveling to meet customers. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Open new accounts and grow coated volume with existing customers.
  • Stay in contact with existing customers at least once a quarter.
  • Build a plan for each key account with next steps to grow volume.
  • Learn our current coatings and new products as they are released.
  • Recommend coatings and services based on customers’ needs and production goals.
  • Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing.
  • Create and conduct presentations for customers.
  • Work with plant and operations teams to meet customer needs and schedules.
  • Travel as needed to visit customers, attend industry events and develop new business.

Qualifications

  • Established seed industry experience and relationships with seed companies.
  • Record of winning and growing accounts, ideally with large commercial seed companies.
  • A suitable combination of education, training and experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Desire for long-term employment

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Benefits
  • Voluntary Vision/Life Insurance option
  • Qualified Retirement Plan/401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Payroll Direct Deposit
  • Savings Plan
  • Profit Sharing