Our team of Grass Seed Specialists at Millborn Seeds has an exciting job opportunity and seeks to add a dynamic member to our roster. We seek a knowledgeable, determined Turfgrass Specialist with a go-getter attitude to join us. The full job description is displayed below.

Email inquires to clintj@millbornseeds.com

Millborn Seeds, from Brookings, SD specializes in Native Grasses & Forbs, Food Plot Mixes, Wildflowers, Conservation Herbicides, Hay & Pasture Grasses, Alfalfa, Cover Crops, Turf Grasses, Turf Fertilizer, and Soil Erosion Control Products.  Native grasses & forbs, wildflowers and food plot mixes are marketed to a variety of landowners and conservation organizations seeking habitat for wildlife and other land enhancement efforts.  Golf courses, landscape companies, retailers and homeowners seek Millborn’s extensive line of elite turf grasses, erosion control products, various fertilizers and technical advice.  Beef and dairy farmers throughout the Midwest use Millborn’s extensive forage line up and expertise.  Contractors and municipalities re-vegetate roadsides, developments, waterways, wetlands, landfills, and other areas with Millborn’s Commercial division.

Open Position: Turfgrass Specialist

Job Overview

The Turf Specialist works with customers, prospects and influencers in South Dakota to properly identify and ultimately sell Turf-based products. The Turf Specialist reports directly to the President.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate sales plan for growing the Turf market
• Identify and network with key prospects
• Educate “influencers” to understand and specify the correct Turf solutions
• Sell Turf products in South Dakota
• Plan and work trade shows
• Generate and communicate feedback and ideas within our team
• Address product problems and customer complaints
• Work with the President and VP of Business Development to develop and execute ideas
• Continually communicate with customers, prospects, and influencers
• Maintain positive financial relationships with customers

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Turf or related field

• In depth turf knowledge

Special Requirements

• Experience with hands on, roll up your sleeves, not afraid to get dirty kind of jobs
• Ability to easily get along with people and maintain a positive attitude
• Possess over the top work ethic & self motivation
• Exceptional people skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess a current driver’s license and a squeaky clean record

• The ability to gain working knowledge of water quality laws/codes related to soil erosion

• The ability to gain selling skills
• Skill to use a PC and necessary company software packages

• Proficient with: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

e-mail inquiries to clintj@millbornseeds.com –Millborn Seeds is an EOE

Our team of Grass Seed Specialists at Millborn Seeds has an opening and seeks to add a new member to the roster. We seek a knowledgeable, detail-oriented and organized Operations Guru with a friendly demeanor to join us. The full job description is displayed below.

Email inquires to clintj@millbornseeds.com

Job Description: Operations Guru IV

Millborn Seeds, from Brookings, SD specializes in Turf Grasses, Erosion Control Products, Native Grasses, Forbs & Wetland Species, Food Plot Mixes, Hay & Pasture Grasses and Alfalfa.  Native grasses & forbs, and food & cover mixes are marketed to a variety of landowners and conservation organizations seeking habitat for wildlife and other land enhancement efforts.  Golf courses, landscape companies, contractors and homeowners seek Millborn’s extensive line of elite turf grasses, erosion control products, various fertilizers and advice provided by the experienced and knowledgeable staff.  Millborn Seeds’ full line of forage products are sold to ranchers, beef producers and dairy farmers throughout the Midwest.

Open Position:  Operations Guru IV

Job Overview

The Operations Guru IV position is responsible for receiving inbound freight, directing outbound freight, assembling shipping documents, managing seed analysis documentation and databases, and following up with shipments. This position will work closely with all company personnel, especially Operations Manager and warehousing to ensure a smooth flow of goods and services in and out of company facilities. The Operations Guru IV will report directly to the company President.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist other Millborn locations with inventory management
• Process orders according to Millborn protocols
• Manage distribution, scheduling, and delivery of products to customers
• Attend meetings with Millborn team

Educational Requirements

• Post secondary education and minimum 3 years of job related experience

Special Requirements

• Network with customers and prospects
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Skill to use a PC and necessary company software programs
• Proficient with: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to get along with people and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to develop and adapt as needed
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a current driver’s license and a squeaky clean record
• To know people and products
• To have a passion to help, learn, sell, succeed, be self-driven & motivated
• Knowledge of modern office procedures including telephone & e-mail communications, office systems and record keeping
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and work toward overall objectives without supervision
• Ability to take on challenges and new tasks
• Represent Millborn Seeds in a professional manner
• Trustworthy and honest

e-mail inquiries to clintj@millbornseeds.com