Career Options

1. Career Options Matthew Sullaway

2. Holt Agribusiness • Position: Sales Representative( Agricultural) • Location: Texarkana • This position requires a self-motivated, energetic, detail-minded individual with good analytical skills. • Additional Requirements: • Must work effectively with customers and staff • Must have excellent communication skills • Must work effectively on an independent basis under a sales commission structure • College degree preferred

3. RelatedCourses • Ag Sales and services • Agricultural Marketing Systems • Technical Writing • Ag Communications • Leadership Development

4. Texas Farm Bureau • Position: Field Representative • Salary: Average of $38,000 • Location: Dilley, Tx. • Assist farm and ranch leaders to promote agriculture by providing background assistance in reducing work load and time on the part of volunteer leaders and to assist in building strong county Farm Bureaus. • Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university • Agriculture background. • Effective writing skills. • Ability to create and present presentations. • Working knowledge of basic computer applications • Effective time management skills. • Self-disciplined and mature judgment needed

5. Related Courses • Ag Sales And Services • Technical Writing • Ag Communications • Leadership Development • Agricultural Marketing Systems

6. Agrilife Extension and Research • Position: County Extension Agent-4H & Youth Development • Salary: 32,000-45,000 • Location: Port Lavaca, Texas • Requirements • Bachelor’s degree with agreement of Master’s degree completion. • Computer skills • Communication skills • Ability to integrate technology information • knowledge and skills in applying solutions to issues identified by county stakeholders.  

7. Related Courses • Ag Sales & Services • Leadership Development • Agricultural Extension & Industry Methods • Agricultural Marketing Systems • Technical Writing • Ag Communication • Physiology of Reproduction • Animal Related Systems

8. Cargill • Position: Sales Consultant • Location: San Antonio, Texas • Salary: 35,000-100,000 • Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree • 2+ years of sales or customer service experience • Experience in equine management, wildlife habitat or nutrition • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Strong relationship building skills and desire to work with end users and retail customers • Ability to create and sustain relationships through written/verbal communication skills • Highly organized and self-motivated, able to set and follow priorities, manage multiple projects and deadlines • Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 

9. Related Courses • Ag Sales & Services • Leadership Development • Ag Communications • Technical Writing • Agricultural Marketing Systems • Lab Techniques

10. Monsanto • Position: Marketing/Product management • Salary: 50,000-120,000 • Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree (B.Ag., B.Comm, B.A.) • Agronomic knowledge • Excellent written communication skills (writing samples will be a requirement) • Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects • Ability to learn and use supporting IT systems • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe • Self motivating and ability to meet timelines and project target date

11. Related Courses • Ag Sales & Services • Ag Marketing Systems • Technical Writing • Ag Communications • Principles of Horticulture • Fundamentals of Crop Production

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