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JASON RETHMAN

JASON RETHMAN

Hesston,KS

Summary

Sales management professional with 15 years of experience delivering strong customer service and management in the agriculture sector. Proven strength in building rapport with clients, understanding needs, and offering tailored solutions to drive business growth. Managed sales cycles, inventory procurement programs and pricing, handling customer inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Agronomy Manager

PCCA
Larned, KS
05.2024 - 12.2025
  • Orchestrated the procurement of all fertilizer, chemicals, and seed.
  • Advised a base of customers on crop nutrition, crop protection, and seed hybrid selection.
  • Instrumental in all pricing and marketing strategies, including prepay contracts and quarterly positioning.
  • Directed the complete reorganization of warehousing infrastructure to both enhance customer service and aid in inventory control.
  • Coordinated with the operations manager to complete both inbound and outbound facility throughput, custom applications of fertilizers and chemistries, and direct-to-farm deliveries.

Agronomy Sales Manager

FCEC
Cheney, KS
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Directed the selection, pricing, and sales strategies for a diverse portfolio of seed hybrids and varieties; implemented pricing optimization techniques that increased gross margin by 6%, with a 15% increase in sales volume.
  • Consulted producers on proper hybrid selection, planting rate, placement, and timing.
  • Guided, season-long support to those customers through delivery, scouting, nutrition, and crop protection expertise.
  • Promoted the entirety of Coop offerings and facilitated all other departments through customer advice and support, including Energy and Grain.

Sales Agronomist

Ag Services, Inc
Whitewater, KS
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Advised a portfolio of customers through hands-on Integrated Pest Management, crop nutrition and blend formulation, crop protection recommendations, and seed hybrid selection.
  • As Location Seed Lead, I prepared the selection, inventory, treatment application, and sales of all bulk seed hybrids, resulting in an 11% increase in total sold seed volume (from FYE 2021 to FYE 2022).
  • Influenced producers in the proper hybrid selection, planting rate, placement, and timing.
  • Coordinated with management to assist operations.

Location Manager

MKC
Marquette, KS
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed all day-to-day operations of nearly 2 million bushels of grain storage, consisting of concrete and bunker facilities, a 200+ ton feed and nutritional products warehouse, a packaged chemical storage facility, a bulk anhydrous ammonia storage facility, and a retail fuel facility.
  • Directed a team of up to three full-time employees in all areas of grain quality control, inventory record keeping, elevator operations, grain grading, and scale operations.

Agronomy Division Manager

Elkhart Cooperative
Elkhart, KS
11.2016 - 10.2019
  • Served as the cooperative's primary agronomy salesperson in a territory covering four counties between Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado
  • Spearheaded the complete turnaround of the agronomy division while driving nearly 60% gross sales growth in under three years
  • Orchestrated all daily delivery and/or application of fertilizer and chemical with agronomy operations team members
  • Administered all inventory aspects including, but not limited to pricing ordering, physical warehousing, monthly perpetual tracking, and supplier communication - coordination

Morton County Area Manager

Skyland Grain, LLC
Elkhart, KS
11.2012 - 10.2016
  • Guided daily operations of concrete, steel, and bunker grain storage facilities in capacity of 5 million bushel
  • Monitored all aspects of both inbound and outbound shipping to ensure customer satisfaction through both effective communication and a well-trained labor force of up to 11 people (4 full-time, 7 seasonal)

Education

Bachelor of Science - ASI

Kansas State University

Skills

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Merchandise procurement and management
  • Crop nutrition
  • Integrated pest management
  • Customer service
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Inventory control
  • Project management
  • Agvance
  • AgTrax
  • AI360
  • CDL (A)
  • KDA 1A, 4

Timeline

Agronomy Manager

PCCA
05.2024 - 12.2025

Agronomy Sales Manager

FCEC
01.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Agronomist

Ag Services, Inc
07.2020 - 12.2022

Location Manager

MKC
11.2019 - 06.2020

Agronomy Division Manager

Elkhart Cooperative
11.2016 - 10.2019

Morton County Area Manager

Skyland Grain, LLC
11.2012 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - ASI

Kansas State University

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