Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fine Americas develops plant growth regulator solutions to help growers achieve reliable, high-quality results in ornamental and fruit crops. The Sales Trainee role develops sales talent through structured training, field exposure, customer engagement, pipeline development, market analysis, and support for commercialization and account management activities.
Responsibilities
- Complete structured sales training and apply learned product, market, and commercial knowledge to day-to-day sales support activities
- Support pipeline development by assisting with prospecting, lead follow-up, customer research, and opportunity tracking across assigned markets
- Build effective working relationships with Fine Americas personnel, distributor contacts, agricultural consultants, growers, and other customers to support long-term business growth
- Participate in customer visits, field days, trade events, demonstrations, and other market-facing activities to increase visibility, strengthen relationships, and support sales execution
- Assist in identifying customer needs, product opportunities, market trends, and competitive activity, and communicate actionable insights to management and assist in pricing, rebate and forecasting
- Under management guidance participate in developing annual business plans in alignment with the company objectives
- Support customer account activity by helping monitor product flow, gathering product performance feedback, and escalating issues in a timely and professional manner
- Work with internal teams to support distribution strategies, product positioning, and marketing or promotional programs that drive customer engagement and sales growth
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with distribution partners, growers, consultants, and key industry influencers. Maintain accurate and timely records of customer interactions, sales activity, expenses, and market information using company systems and reporting tools
- Assist with sales reporting, expense tracking, forecasts, and regional sales or marketing plans to support informed business decisions
- Represent Fine Americas with professionalism and accountability, helping sustain and strengthen the company’s reputation in the marketplace
- Demonstrate continuous growth in commercial capability, execution, and ownership in preparation for future territory and account management responsibilities
Skills
- Candidates must reside in the Southeastern United States
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Business, Marketing, or a related field required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service orientation are essential
- The ideal candidate is organized, coachable, proactive, and motivated to build capability in sales execution, product positioning, territory development, and account management fundamentals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
- Ability to travel up to 70% to support business needs and customer engagement is required
- Must be able to obtain any required state licenses as applicable
- Preferred states include NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS, VA, and KY
- 3 + years ,of experience in the agricultural, ag chemical, seed, crop protection or foliar nutrition , or related industry is preferred, including internships, sales support, account coordination, customer-facing experience, or early-career field exposure
- Experience in sales territory or surrounding agricultural markets is preferred but not required
Benefits
- Remote work in the Southeastern United States
- Structured sales training
- Potential future opportunities in Territory Sales Manager within Fine America, Inc.
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