Jeffrey Horner
Streator,IL
Summary
Strategic Agriculture Salesman with 20+ years in agronomy and sales. Proven success in sustaining professional relationships and finding new prospects. Able to work independently or as part of a sales team. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seed Specialist
Pro Harvest Seeds
Ashkum, IL
07.2024 - Current
- District Seed Manager responsibilities as well as independent sales.
- Responsible for maintaining and growing my given sales territory.
- Inventory management and collection duties.
- Provide seed and planting recommendations to growers.
Area Sales Manager
Merschman Seed Company
West Point, IA
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed my given seed area and seed dealers.
- Agronomist duties to address area concerns.
- Managed key dealer accounts, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction levels.
Sales Representative
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Streator, IL
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Seed, Chemical, and Agri-Intelligence sales
- Account Collection, Financing, and Customer prospecting
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with agricultural clients to drive sales growth.
Crops Specialist
Grainco FS
Streator, IL
09.2008 - 09.2020
- Conducted soil health assessments to optimize crop yield and resource utilization.
- Developed and implemented customized crop management plans for diverse agricultural clients.
- Collaborated with farmers to identify pest pressures and recommend integrated pest management strategies.
- Analyzed field data to enhance decision-making regarding crop rotations and nutrient applications.
- Top 3 in Seed Sales for the company for the last 10 years employed.
Education
Agronomy
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2019
No Degree -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2017
Skills
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Crop Management
- Soil Fertility Enhancement
- Pest Control Strategies
- Team Leadership
- Cost Management
- Advanced Agronomy
- Self motivation
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified Crop Advisor - American Society of Agronomy
- Sustainable Agriculture Certification - Sustainability Institute
Timeline
Seed Specialist
Pro Harvest Seeds
07.2024 - Current
Area Sales Manager
Merschman Seed Company
09.2022 - 07.2024
Sales Representative
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
09.2020 - 07.2022
Crops Specialist
Grainco FS
09.2008 - 09.2020
Agronomy
Illinois State University
No Degree -
Western Illinois University