NativeSeed Group

Role Description The Turf Products Manager works in collaboration with the Sales Manager to serve customers across Eastern Kansas and Western Nebraska. Targeting customers in the industry of Golf Courses, Lawn Care Organizations and Retailers to manage products and information and develop relationships with key people in these industries. - Manage turf product lines including selection, purchasing and sales. - Maintain relationships with key suppliers. - Call on prospective clients: golf courses, cemeteries, schools, city and county areas, lawn care, and sod farms. - Write estimates, quotes and bids for prospective customers and/or jobs. - Provide sales and technical support for customers in all segments of the turf industry. - Products represented include but are not limited to seed, fertilizer, plant protectants, growth regulators, wetting agents, biologicals, and growth promotors. - Provide technical support including aid in product comparison and selections, product use rates and application timing, pest identification and remediation, turf input application scheduling, seed planting and establishment recommendations. - Attend industry related state, regional and national meetings, trade shows and conferences. - Attend continuing education training opportunities and seminars. - Organize and present turf related training and education to Star Seed employees, customers prospects, and influencers. - Maintain up to date customer information in business software. Qualifications - 3 years minimum turfgrass maintenance or sales experience preferred. - Sales experience is preferred but not required. - Outgoing, detailed, organized, and self-motivated. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent listening skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Ability to interpret soil analysis and make appropriate soil amendment recommendations. - Ability to make use rate and sprayer mixing calculations for all types of turf pesticides and fertilizers. - Education – 2-year associates degree in Turf or Horticulture (required), B.S in Agronomy or Horticulture (preferred). - Shall have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. - Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Benefits - Health Insurance – HSA and PPO Insurance Options - Available HSA with employer match - Company Paid Vision Premiums - Dental - 401k with Employer Match - 16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees - Paid Holidays - Floating Holidays - Employer Paid Life/AD&D - Annual performance reviews with potential for wage increase Company Description NativeSeed Group is a collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in CA, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ. For over three decades, NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies, departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders, environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations, large landowners, and retail consumers. NativeSeed Group is the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning operations as well as 11 points of distribution throughout the West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive wildland seed collection operation. NativeSeed Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. E-Verify Notice: In compliance with federal law, this employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Description NativeSeed Group is a collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in CA, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ. For over three decades, NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies, departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders, environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations, large landowners, and retail consumers. NativeSeed Group is the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning operations as well as 11 points of distribution throughout the West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive wildland seed collection operation. NativeSeed Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. E-Verify Notice: In compliance with federal law, this employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about NativeSeed Group, visit nativeseedgroup.com Service | Quality | Knowledge The Dealer Sales Representative will be responsible for sales relating to dealers in Eastern Colorado, Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. They will work with dealers on their needs for Alfalfa and other legumes, Summer Annual Forages, Wheat, Oats, Triticale, Native Grasses, Turf and Seed Care Products. This is a fully remote position but requires the successful candidate to live in Southwest Kansas or the Oklahoma Panhandle. Responsibilities · Take orders and respond to dealer and retail customer needs and inquiries. · Call on dealers to promote and sell products by providing information and sales assistance. · Identify new dealer prospects within territory and recruit new dealers. · Present product and production information to dealers and/or their customers through meetings and sales calls. May include observation plantings and field days. · Will provide support to designated dealer network. Territory consists of counties East of Grand Island. · Assist with phone calls surrounding agronomic questions around product sold. · Work with company agronomist in meeting presentations and in dealing with replant requests. · Represent company at trade shows, conferences and meetings as directed. · Participate in quarterly sales strategy meetings. · Provide information for company newsletter and marketing. · Organize territory for economically efficient dealer contact. · Maintain records of dealer calls and dealer information. · Provide written reports to supervisor on weekly sales activity. This is a full Salary time position exempt from Overtime. Salary based on experience and qualifications. Requirements Experience / Education and Skills Required · Previous Agriculture experience · Proficient in Excel and other MS Office Programs · Detail Oriented · Able to lift 50lbs · Clean Driving Record Benefits: As a full time employee, you will be eligible for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits include: · Health Insurance – HSA and PPO Insurance Options · Available HSA with employer match · Company Paid Vision Premiums · Dental · 401k with Employer Match · 16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees · Paid Holidays · Floating Holidays · Employer Paid Life/AD&D · Annual performance reviews with potential for wage increase What you’ll gain working with NativeSeed Group: · A chance to work closely with a tenured leadership team and contribute to a high-growth company. · Opportunities for career development and advancement based on performance and initiative. · A collaborative culture and the opportunity to be part of a company recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America.

Description NativeSeed Group is a collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in CA, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ. For over three decades, NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies, departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders, environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations, large landowners, and retail consumers. NativeSeed Group is the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning operations as well as 11 points of distribution throughout the West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive wildland seed collection operation. NativeSeed Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. E-Verify Notice: In compliance with federal law, this employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about NativeSeed Group, visit nativeseedgroup.com Service | Quality | Knowledge The Dealer Sales Representative will be responsible for sales relating to dealers in Eastern Colorado, Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. They will work with dealers on their needs for Alfalfa and other legumes, Summer Annual Forages, Wheat, Oats, Triticale, Native Grasses, Turf and Seed Care Products. This is a fully remote position but requires the successful candidate to live in Southwest Kansas or the Oklahoma Panhandle. Responsibilities · Take orders and respond to dealer and retail customer needs and inquiries. · Call on dealers to promote and sell products by providing information and sales assistance. · Identify new dealer prospects within territory and recruit new dealers. · Present product and production information to dealers and/or their customers through meetings and sales calls. May include observation plantings and field days. · Will provide support to designated dealer network. Territory consists of counties East of Grand Island. · Assist with phone calls surrounding agronomic questions around product sold. · Work with company agronomist in meeting presentations and in dealing with replant requests. · Represent company at trade shows, conferences and meetings as directed. · Participate in quarterly sales strategy meetings. · Provide information for company newsletter and marketing. · Organize territory for economically efficient dealer contact. · Maintain records of dealer calls and dealer information. · Provide written reports to supervisor on weekly sales activity. This is a full Salary time position exempt from Overtime. Salary based on experience and qualifications. Requirements Experience / Education and Skills Required · Previous Agriculture experience · Proficient in Excel and other MS Office Programs · Detail Oriented · Able to lift 50lbs · Clean Driving Record Benefits: As a full time employee, you will be eligible for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits include: · Health Insurance – HSA and PPO Insurance Options · Available HSA with employer match · Company Paid Vision Premiums · Dental · 401k with Employer Match · 16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees · Paid Holidays · Floating Holidays · Employer Paid Life/AD&D · Annual performance reviews with potential for wage increase What you’ll gain working with NativeSeed Group: · A chance to work closely with a tenured leadership team and contribute to a high-growth company. · Opportunities for career development and advancement based on performance and initiative. · A collaborative culture and the opportunity to be part of a company recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America.