Arcola/Lovington - Energy Sales
In the Energy Sales role, you are responsible for developing new propane, fuel, and lubricant business while supporting branch performance and budget goals. This position promotes energy products, communicates sales progress, and works with delivery staff to identify opportunities and address customer needs. Involvement includes financial reviews, marketing support, and training of new personnel, along with ongoing professional development and maintaining knowledge of company programs and systems.
Location
2147 CR, 1500 E Rd, Lovington, IL 61937
Reports to
VP of Energy
Salary
$60,000 - $75,000
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
- Development of new propane, fuel and lubricant customers
- Assist branches to meet or exceed their budgeted earnings and goals
- Promote all energy products
- Communicate with employees on sales and earning achievements compared to budget goals
- Communicate with delivery personnel regarding new prospects and issues with current customers
- Participate in monthly department financial review meetings and assist with marketing and budgeting8. Assist with training and development of new fuel and propane delivery personnel
- Attend continuing education courses
- Understand and be able to explain the company’s stock/patronage structure
- Continue to seek on-going training and educational opportunities as directed by location manager
- Gain knowledge of our company software and computer system
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field is preferred
- Five plus years sales experience
- Self-Motivating personality as well as team building skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with management, employees, and customers
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Duties of the job require confidentiality. The nature of the business may require extended hours during seasonal peaks.
Travel
The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Date Posted
05/28/2026
Who is The Equity?
The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.
Benefits Overview
- Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
- 401k match up to 6%
- One week paid Parental Leave
- Referral Program
- Company Incentive Program
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.