Sale Team Leader
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationInver Grove Heights, MN, US
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentEnergy
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live21h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School diploma and/or GED
4+ years of sales or business development experience
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, agriculture or a related field
6+ years of progressively responsible sales experience involving multiple or complex products, strategic accounts and proven sales results
Experience selling energy-related products, with petroleum or broader energy industry experience preferred
Strong customer relationship and business development experience, including prospecting, customer segmentation and development of strategic sales plans
Experience leading, coaching or providing oversight to sales teams, including employee training, onboarding and development; experience managing remote sales teams preferred
Experience developing and executing marketing plans, sales initiatives and customer growth strategies
Experience preparing moderate to complex bids and proposals for customers
Experience with P&L, gross margin analysis, sales performance metrics and identifying opportunities to improve profitability
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and sales initiatives simultaneously
Strong strategic planning, communication, relationship-building and customer-focused skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Pension
Profit sharing
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
About the company
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
The Sales Team Leader is responsible for increasing sales and profitability for an assigned cooperative account through effective sales, marketing, coaching and consulting strategies. This position works closely with cooperative leadership and sales teams to grow existing and new customer relationships, execute strategic sales plans and maximize opportunities across the energy business.
The role also provides leadership and coaching to sales staff and conducts analysis related to sales performance, gross margin, delivery metrics and cost control to identify opportunities for continued business growth and improved profitability.
This person must live within the Madison, WI area.
Responsibilities
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Drive sales and profitable growth by developing new and existing customer relationships and identifying opportunities to expand energy product sales.
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Develop and execute strategic sales plans, customer growth initiatives and sales programs to achieve established sales, volume and gross margin goals.
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Prospect for new customers and identify emerging markets and sales opportunities within the assigned trade area.
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Promote energy products, services and programs to customers and maximize available sales incentive programs.
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Provide leadership, coaching and day-to-day guidance to sales staff, including goal setting, performance discussions, skills development and onboarding.
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Develop and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
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Serve as a key liaison between cooperative sales teams, energy sales teams and cooperative management to ensure effective communication and alignment.
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Conduct sales and market analysis to evaluate performance, customer segmentation, gross margin and growth opportunities.
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Analyze business performance and recommend strategies to improve profitability, margins and overall sales effectiveness.
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Assist in establishing sales, gross margin and customer growth targets and monitor performance against established goals.
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Prepare and support bids, proposals and other sales activities for complex products and key customer accounts.
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Participate with sales leadership and other team members in developing strategic direction, sales initiatives, training and employee development.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
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High School diploma and/or GED
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4+ years of sales or business development experience
Additional Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, agriculture or a related field.
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6+ years of progressively responsible sales experience involving multiple or complex products, strategic accounts and proven sales results.
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Experience selling energy-related products, with petroleum or broader energy industry experience preferred.
•
Strong customer relationship and business development experience, including prospecting, customer segmentation and development of strategic sales plans.
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Experience leading, coaching or providing oversight to sales teams, including employee training, onboarding and development; experience managing remote sales teams preferred.
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Experience developing and executing marketing plans, sales initiatives and customer growth strategies.
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Experience preparing moderate to complex bids and proposals for customers.
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Experience with P&L, gross margin analysis, sales performance metrics and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
•
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and sales initiatives simultaneously.
•
Strong strategic planning, communication, relationship-building and customer-focused skills.
Benefits
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
Legal
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.