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Sales & Delivery Specialist - Propane - AgVantage FS - Alburnett, IA

GROWMARK, Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
Alburnett, IA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Selling Or Solicitor’s LicenseEnergy Advisor Or CPS CertificationCommercial Driver’s License With Hazmat Endorsement

Job overview

The Sales & Delivery Specialist markets and sells liquid propane within an assigned territory, establishes routes, calls on existing and prospective customers, records sales and delivery information, and fulfills orders by delivering propane products. The role also manages accounts receivable, maintains inventory, conducts safety tests, and ensures compliance with credit and safety policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Business KnowledgeCollaborationCommunicationCustomer FocusDecision MakingSkill DevelopmentPhysical Lifting

Qualifications

High School Diploma1+ Years Sales ExperienceSelling or Solicitor’s LicenseEnergy Advisor or CPS CertificationCommercial Driver’s License With Hazmat Endorsement

Full job description

  • AgVantage FS* is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. URPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT * _ _* Markets and sells all liquid propane and accounts receivable within assigned territory, including securing new clients and increasing sales volume to existing clients. * _ _* * ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * _ _* Establishes a route system in delivery territory and calls on all clients or potential clients in delivery territory to obtain orders for propane products. Acts as sole sales contact between GROWMARK and clients in delivery territory. Adheres to GROWMARK’s sales and marketing strategies and attends GROWMARK sales trainings as offered. Responsible for meeting sales goals as established by supervisor. Promotes the use of FS credit / Agri-Finance as a sales tool. Records sales and delivery information on daily sales. Maintains a preferred prospect list and calls on prospective customers to solicit new business. Prepares order forms and sales contracts. Communicates marketing programs and distributes sales promotion materials to customers and prospects. Adheres to and supports the company credit policy, checking credit history of patron before making a sale, and explaining policy to new customers. Obtains signed equipment lease contract prior to servicing an account. Maintains accounts receivable according to company credit policy. Responds to all complaints and follows through to assure satisfactory settlement. Maintains plant and company inventory according to company standards, controlling shrink at an acceptable level. Fulfills orders obtained from stock maintained in company vehicle and/or loads, drives, and delivers propane products to fill orders obtained from clients as necessary. Maintain vehicle and equipment in safe operating condition. Develop and maintain a record of company owned tanks and equipment. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* May be required to conduct pressure tests to assure the integrity of the system prior to placing a system into service or in the event service is interrupted. May be required to maintain records of all regulators, including date of manufacture, and changes regulators as necessary. May be required to perform leak tests on customer systems as required. Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. * _ _* * _ _* * REQUIREMENTS* * _ _* Daily independent travel within sales territory with occasional overnight stays. Normally requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and minimum 1 year sales experience. Demonstrated essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Where required by law, must possess or obtain a selling or solicitor’s license. Depending on experience, required to maintain or have the ability to acquire and maintain an Energy Advisor (EA) certification OR CPS (Certified Propane Specialist) certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat endorsement and satisfactory driving record Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions. Working conditions may occasionally include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures. Occasionally may be required to work at varying heights. Frequently required to lift 51lbs – 70lbs Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered “normal.” Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans. Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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