Associate Account Manager - Ag & Sulfur Solutions
About The Position
Hydrite's Agriculture group serves growers, retailers and ag-related businesses with fertilizer and agricultural chemical solutions that support crop productivity. In this development role you'll learn the product line and the customers alongside a seasoned Account Manager, building the agronomic and market knowledge needed to eventually develop and manage customer relationships of your own. A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an agriculture-related field such as agronomy, soil and crop management, crop science, agricultural chemistry, sustainable agriculture, or agriculture with a focus on marketing, economics or agribusiness. The location of this position is flexible, based in either Iowa, Indiana, or Southern Illinois.
Requirements
- BS Degree required; science/technical related field preferred.
- Experience in the chemical/industrial/manufacturing industries or customer service role preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the initiative to take ownership of assignments and follow them through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Shadow a seasoned Account Manager (account planning, customer communication, follow-up)
- Gain a working understanding of Hydrite technology, operations, customer experience and sales
- Travel with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers on customer visits and sales calls
- Assist with projects alongside Customer Experience and Inside Sales
- Support marketing campaigns and the associated customer calls and follow-up
- Participate in operational and customer projects as assigned
- Learn the CRM system and maintain accurate customer data
- Contribute to process improvement in quality, employee engagement, safety and cost
- Work closely with the Account Manager and Regional Sales Manager to help meet annual goals
- Take on additional sales-related tasks as needed to support the team
Benefits
- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
- 401k and profit sharing
- medical/dental/vision/life insurance
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- adoption assistance
- legal services insurance
- scholarship awards for children of employees
- summer picnic
- community giving events
- free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
