Robinson - Agronomy Sales

Location

14626 E 1050th Ave, Robinson, IL 62454

Reports to

Location Manager

Salary

$59,800 - $98,800

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
• Serve as a trusted agronomic advisor by consulting with growers and making informed recommendations for fertilizer, crop protection, seed, and agronomic practices
• Deliver a best‑in‑class customer experience through proactive communication, responsiveness, and on‑farm relationship management
• Maintain and grow an existing customer base while identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Assist in developing sales programs, service offerings, and best management practices that drive profitability and customer success
• Collaborate with the Location Manager to coordinate product movement and custom application scheduling
• Maintain strong knowledge of competitor products, services, and market trends
• Effectively utilize the company’s Agvance ERP system
• Participate in ongoing training and continuing education as directed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in agriculture or bachelor’s degree in agriculture is preferred
• Must be able to obtain an Illinois Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with required endorsements
• Must be able to obtain a commercial pesticide license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is preferred
• Possess a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
• Obtain CCA certification
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with management and customers

Work Environment

The nature of the job may require extended hours.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies up to 50 pounds.

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

04/23/2026

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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.