Area Manager - Evergreen FS - Clinton, IL

Growmark•Clinton, MD

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About The Position

Evergreen FS is seeking an Area Manager to assist with developing and implementing marketing plans, generating profitability, and maximizing organic growth through key marketing activities. The Area Manager leads and develops assigned Crop Specialists, Crop Associates, and Location Manager personnel to grow the company’s business by setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and maintaining performance management standards. The role oversees sales growth and marketing across an assigned territory, including sales planning, goal setting, coaching, and evaluation of location managers and the product sales team. It also involves overseeing fixed assets and inventory where applicable, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, safety standards, company policies, and credit procedures. The Area Manager recruits and develops employees, supports budgeting and company objectives, and follows applicable compliance, environmental health and safety, OSHA, and DOT policies. The position is based in Clinton, Illinois, and requires independent travel, including overnight travel. Employees may need to work extended hours and be on call as business conditions warrant. The role occasionally involves exposure to extreme weather, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, varying heights, and lifting 51–70 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area, or equivalent education and experience.
Six or more years of business-related work experience demonstrating advanced marketing skills, sales leadership, and supervisory skills.
Ability to generate profitable sales, build a repeat customer base, and gain market share.
Demonstrated business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill-development abilities.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to travel independently and overnight.
Ability to work extended hours and be on call as business conditions warrant.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable professional certifications associated with the agronomy industry, including CCA.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including training on company policies and procedures and other position-related requirements.
Ability to lift 51–70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of GROWMARK energy division products and services.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans within the assigned territory.
Ensure profitable sales growth through target marketing, competitive analysis, risk management, and ongoing management and evaluation of location managers and the product sales team.
Develop and implement a sales administration plan that includes setting expectations, training, regular in-field coaching, measuring results, and follow-up.
Collaborate with the product sales team and location managers to develop annual sales goals and objectives aligned with organizational goals; oversee implementation and outcomes.
Oversee fixed assets and inventories in collaboration with assigned location managers, where applicable.
Ensure the product sales team and location managers comply with government regulations, safety standards, and company policies and procedures.
Ensure company credit policies and procedures are followed by the assigned product sales team and location managers.
Recruit, select, and retain quality personnel.
Train, coach, counsel, and discipline employees to develop individual talents.
Conduct and assist with training and informational meetings.
Assist with company budget development by forecasting sales volumes, projected margins, and expenses.
Support total company goals and objectives through collaboration.
Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Fully funded pension.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans.
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.