COTTON RESEARCH AND PROTECTION COUNCIL

Address:  3721 E Wier Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040   

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 09/17/2025

The Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council (ACRPC) invites applicants to apply for the Agricultural Sales and Marketing position.  This position is a direct salesperson for ACRPC agricultural Products AF36 and Foursure.  This position reports directly to the Director. We are searching for applicants who have extensive experience in agriculture product sales and public speaking. Applicants must be motivated to increase sales volume, spend time out of office contacting potential buyers and re-reinforcing relationships with existing customers, attending trade shows and agricultural conferences.  The applicant must have experience in developing strategic sales and marketing plans.  Applicant working with in-house and third-party marketing teams will develop national and international markets for AF36 and Foursure. Responsible for developing contracts with legal counsel and conducting a wholesales and retail sales program for AF36 for Foursure. Track market developments, create strategies, design sales plans to increase sales volume for both existing customers and new customers.   

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

• Conducts outreach to both current and potential customers and distributors for the Council's AF36, Foursure Biopesticide Program.
• Participates in direct sales, outreach, and promotional events, plan promotional activities, provides essential product support, and travels to support the program goal.
• Spend at least 10% to 50% of the time traveling will be mandatory to recruit new customers, develop and strengthen existing customers and expanding national as well as international customers.
• Coordinating the development of a marketing plan with the in-house marketing team as well as 3rd party marketing contractors and consultants.

• Knowledge of Internal and External communications and engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of digital marketing management tools and systems, such as Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Suite programs, MS Office, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and lnDesign.
• Knowledge of preparing and executing marketing plans. Editorial marks and style guides; and metrics and data/predictive analytics to support planning, decision making, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Knowledge to review and evaluation tools and/or processes. Industrial and business practices; marketing and sales techniques; wholesale and retail sales practices.
• Skill in effectively use appropriate software to develop creative content, such as Adobe Creative applications. Coordinating design projects with multiple people and deliverable; providing creative direction at the concept stage of marketing projects; working under pressure, managing more than one project at a time, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in measuring success through data aggregation; producing statistical and other reports, detail oriented. Oral and written communication skills necessary to develop presentations and instructional material; coordinating projects with professional personnel.
• Skill in developing contracts and carry out an effective sales program.
• Ability to Develop strong working relationships across the organization.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment with a keen sense of urgency. Meet multiple deadlines with a tight turnaround. Problem-solve to identify appropriate analytical processes for addressing issues, arrive at supportable recommendations, build consensus, and ensure successful implementation.
• Ability to make informed answers and results in a focused and efficient manner; exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine action, and be agile and make changes to plans as added information is learned and analyzed. communicate both orally and in writing at a high level. Read, understand and interpret complex issues, laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

• Extremely motivated and organized.
• High integrity and posses moral values.
• Experience working with PCA's or CCA's preferred. Knowledge of biopesticides.
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Multimedia, Public Relations, Business, or related field.

Three years of professional-level experience developing and executing creative design solutions for marketing campaigns, sales, training, and/or education that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

•  Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel is required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-I0-207.12.) AND having an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months is required including no DUI, suspensions, or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. A copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required at the time of your interview if an Out of State Driver's License was held within the last 39 months.
• Ability to acquire a travel ID or passport

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council has a comprehensive benefit package.
- Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Life and Disability Insurance
- IO holidays per year
- Paid Vacation and Sick time off - start earning it on your !st day
- Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
- Contribute to, and participate in the Arizona State Retirement System
- Ride Share and Public Transit Subsidy
- Career Advancement Opportunities

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan, and theLong-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On or shortly after, your first day of work, you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines, and effective dates

For questions about this career opportunity, please call Bernetta Johnson at 602-771-2571 or email.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-771-2571. Request should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation