Ag Sales Trainee II - Manteca, CA

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Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

Role Overview

The Sales Trainee is a development role focused on building the foundational skills required to become a licensed Pest Control Consultant and successfully manage a sales territory. Through hands-on experience working with field sales teams and branch leadership, this role develops the necessary agronomic knowledge, customer relationship skills, and sales capabilities to progress into a Field Sales Representative position.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role

• Become proficient in all aspects of the retail agriculture supply business and crop production
• Assist field sales staff with customer service and day-to-day support activities
• Build product and market knowledge to enhance credibility with growers
• Support growers with agronomic insights and decision-making
• Participate in training and development opportunities to build technical and sales expertise
• Maintain a professional image in all customer and internal interactions
• Develop strong working relationships with peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams

What You Bring to this Role

• Ability to obtain Pest Control Consultant license (expected within a defined training period)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related field (preferred)

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’re eager to learn and grow into a field sales career in agriculture
• You enjoy working directly with customers and building relationships
• You have strong communication skills and collaborate effectively with others
• You’re organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• You demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and customer service

Compensation and Benefits

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $70,304 - $80,000. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
• This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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