Ag Retail Office Professional

If you possess general knowledge of fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, math skills for converting chemical and fertilizer rates, experience using Excel and Word, managed customer accounts, an understanding of inventory ins and outs, along with reconciliations, government reporting, and the importance of recordkeeping requirements, we encourage you to apply for this position! Additional responsibilities are listed below.

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• Contact retail customers and prospects to address needs related to bill payments, account balances, complaints, office visits, phone inquiries, and other sales and customer relations activities.

Office Organization

• Organization of the office
• Organize and maintain the record-keeping system established by the Davenport Office Manager, as well as the special record needs of the retail manager and retail general manager.

Inventory Control

• Organize records to ensure a system that meticulously monitors inventory losses and gains on a daily and seasonal basis, and report those changes to the Davenport office manager.

Credit Control

• Work with the corporate office credit department (located in Davenport, IA) by assisting the retail manager with approving and collecting accounts and any special credit programs, crop liens, or lines of credit.

Other Responsibilities

• Acknowledging communication dynamics between the retail manager and corporate office personnel.
• Keeping the retail manager updated on all office activities.
• Staying up to date on product and program knowledge.
• Staying updated on changes in the agricultural economy and the fertilizer industry.
• Engaging in additional training relevant to job performance, such as computer skills, programming, basic accounting, and a basic understanding of farming practices.
• Accountable for the physical presentation of the retail office area.

The Davenport office and retail manager will provide information on federal and state regulations related to the fertilizer and chemical industries. Procedures will be implemented, and guidelines must be followed to ensure compliance.