Agronomy Seed Sales and Traits Manager | Central Prairie Co-op

Join a great team of agriculture professionals and begin, or further, a rewarding career.  We are seeking an Agronomy Seed Sales and Traits Manager based out of the Nickerson, KS location.  This position offers an excellent benefit package and competitive compensation.  Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical and Dental
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Aflac policies offered at group discounted rates
• Defined Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Vacation, Personal leave, and Sick leave
• Holiday Pay

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Primary duties include seed sales, consulting customers on seed products, and working with our sales agronomists on seed placement. Other duties include overseeing the cleaning of seed wheat, treating soybeans and wheat, and delivering product to the farms. Responsibilities also include overseeing the maintenance of all facilities, equipment, and inventory, and supervision of two employees. Customer service is of the upmost importance for this position. Central Prairie Co-op operates under a team philosophy when it comes to completing tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of seed and agronomy is important, but we are willing to train the right individual.
• Self-motivated, problem solving skills and able to work under pressure
• Class A CDL driver’s license required (or ability to obtain)
• Category 4 applicator license required (or ability to attain).
• Requires basic computer operation skills. 
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Good attention to detail and ability to prioritize.  Be self-motivated and have strong independent work habits.  Be trustworthy, honest, respectful of others, and flexible.  Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Make a positive impact in the agriculture industry by joining an innovative group of people focused on bringing real value to its members! 

To Apply:

Applications may be picked up at the Centrail Prairie Co-op office at 225 S Broadway in Sterling or can be found online at online www.cpcoop.us/careers.  Resumes and/or completed applications may be sent to: 

Central Prairie Co-op, Attn: Allen Shive, PO Box 159, Sterling, KS 67579, or emailed to ashive@cpcoop.us.

Central Prairie Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer.